Ezra 4:22
ESV
And take care not to be slack in this matter. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?"
NIV
Be careful not to neglect this matter. Why let this threat grow, to the detriment of the royal interests?
NASB
And beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should there be great damage, to the detriment of the kings?'
CSB
See that you not neglect this matter. Otherwise, the damage will increase and the royal interests will suffer.
NLT
Be diligent, and don’t neglect this matter, for we must not permit the situation to harm the king’s interests.'
KJV
Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
NKJV
Take heed now that you do not fail to do this. Why should damage increase to the hurt of the kings?