ESV: Then the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for this was the king’s procedure toward all who were versed in law and judgment,
NIV: Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times
NASB: Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times—for it was the custom of the king to speak this way before all who knew Persian law and justice
CSB: The king consulted the wise men who understood the times, for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.
NLT: He immediately consulted with his wise advisers, who knew all the Persian laws and customs, for he always asked their advice.
KJV: Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:
NKJV: Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times (for this was the king’s manner toward all who knew law and justice,
