Exercise appropriate caution so that there is no negligence in this matter. Why should danger increase to the point that kings sustain damage?”

biblegateway Ezr 4:22

"Beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should damage increase to the detriment of the kings?"

See that you not neglect this matter. Otherwise, the damage will increase and the royal interests will suffer.

Be careful not to neglect your duty in this matter. Why should I, the king, suffer any more harm?

biblegateway Ezr 4:22

Be careful not to neglect this matter. Why let this threat grow, to the detriment of the royal interests?

And take care not to be slack in this matter. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?"

bibleoremus Ezr 4:22

Moreover, take care not to be slack in this matter; why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?"

See that you do not neglect your duty in this matter, lest more damage and harm result to the royal house.

biblegateway Ezr 4:22

Take heed now that you do not fail to do this. Why should damage increase to the hurt of the kings?

Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

biblegateway Ezr 4:22