Daniel 2:13

And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.
— Daniel 2:13, King James Version

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

American Standard Version (ASV)

So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the sentence hath gone forth, and the wise men are being slain, and they have sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.