1 Esdras 3:9

9 "When the king wakes up, his servants will give him the written statements; and whoever's statement the king and the three officials of Persia judge to be wisest will be given the victory according to Persian law."

1 Esdras 3:9 In-Context

7 He will sit next to Darius on account of his wisdom and will be called Darius' confidant."

8 Then each bodyguard composed his own statement and sealed it. They placed them under the pillow of King Darius. They said,

9 "When the king wakes up, his servants will give him the written statements; and whoever's statement the king and the three officials of Persia judge to be wisest will be given the victory according to Persian law."

10 The first wrote, "Wine is superior."

11 The second wrote, "The king is superior."