⁷ Again the wise men said to the king, “Tell us, your servants, the dream, and we will tell you ·what it means [its interpretation].”

⁸ ·King Nebuchadnezzar [^LThe king] answered, “I know you are ·trying to get more [stalling for] time, because you know that ·I meant what I said [^Lthe matter has been determined by me]. ⁹ If you don’t tell me my dream, ·you will be punished [^Lthere is one ordinance/verdict for you]. You have all agreed to tell me lies and wicked things, hoping things will change. Now, tell me the dream so that I will know you can tell me ·what it really means [its interpretation]!”