Ezra 4:13

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Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Be it known now to the king that if this city is built, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful to the kings.
World English Bible (WEB)
Be it known{H3046}{(H8752)}{H1934}{(H8748)} now{H3705} unto the king{H4430}, that, if{H2006} this{H1791} city{H7149} be builded{H1124}{(H8731)}, and the walls{H7792} set up{H3635}{(H8720)} again, then will they not{H3809} pay{H5415}{(H8748)} toll{H4061}, tribute{H1093}, and custom{H1983}, and so thou shalt endamage{H5142}{(H8681)} the revenue{H674} of the kings{H4430}.
Strong's King James
Now let it be known to the king, that if that town is rebuilt and the walls are finished, they won't pay tribute, custom, or toll tax, and it will damage the revenue of the kings.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Now, be it known to the king, that if this city be builded, and the walls finished, toll, tribute, and custom they do not give; and at length to the kings it doth cause loss.
Young's Literal Translation

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