So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

So the decree went out that the wise men were to be executed, and men went to look for Daniel and his friends to execute them.

And the sentence hath gone forth, and the wise men are being slain, and they have sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

And the decree went forth that the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to slay them.