Ezra 4:16
We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.
In other versions
We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the River.
ASV
We give you word, that if the building of this town and its walls is made complete, there will be an end of your power in the country across the river.
BBE
We inform the king that if this city be built and its walls be completed, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.
DBY
We inform the king that, if this city be built, and the walls finished, by this means you shall have no portion beyond the River.
WEB
We are making known to the king that, if this city be builded and the walls finished, by this means a portion beyond the river thou hast none.'
YLT
We certify the king that, if this city be built again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means you shall have no portion on this side the river.
ENG
We certify the king that, if this city shall be built again, and its walls set up, by this means thou wilt have no portion on this side of the river.
WBT
We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates.
BSB
In context
14Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king;
15That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.
16We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.
17Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.