Ezra 4:14

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Now because we are in the service of the palace and it is not fitting for us to allow the king to be dishonored, we have sent to inform the king
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now because we eat the salt of the palace, and it is not appropriate for us to see the king’s dishonor, therefore have we sent and informed the king;
World English Bible (WEB)
Now{H3705} because{H6903}{H3606} we have{H1768} maintenance{H4415}{(H8754)}{H4416} from the king's palace{H1965}, and it was not{H3809} meet{H749}{(H8750)} for us to see{H2370}{(H8749)} the king's{H4430} dishonour{H6173}, therefore{H5922}{H1836} have we sent{H7972}{(H8754)} and certified{H3046}{(H8684)} the king{H4430};
Strong's King James
Now inasmuch as we eat the salt of the palace, its not fitting for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore we have sent this letter to inform the king.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Now, because that the salt of the palace is our salt, and the nakedness of the king we have no patience to see, therefore we have sent and made known to the king;
Young's Literal Translation

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