5
"Let's each offer one word that we think is the most superior thing in the world. To the one whose statement seems wisest, King Darius will give expensive gifts and great prizes as a reward.
6
He should be clothed in purple, drink from gold cups, and sleep on a gold bed. He should have a chariot with gold-studded bridles, a turban of fine linen, and a gold necklace around his neck.
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,
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"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."