8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.

8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank. Therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

16 So the steward took away their delicacies and the wine that they were given to drink, and gave them vegetables.