^{10 Ref} that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

^{11 Ref} Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this:

^{12 Ref} and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples that shall put forth their hand to alter `the same', to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.