Ezra.4.14

Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king;

Ezra.4.14

We're loyal to the king and cannot sit idly by while our king is being insulted--that's why we are passing this information on.

Ezra.4.14

Now since we are under obligation to the palace and it is not proper for us to see the king dishonored, we are sending this message to inform the king,

Ezra.4.14

Now because we receive support from the palace, it was not proper for us to see the king's dishonor; therefore we have sent and informed the king,