Esther 1:13

NIV: Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times

NAS: Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times-- for it was the custom of the king so to speak before all who knew law and justice

KJV: Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:

GWT: Now, the king usually asked for advice from all the experts in royal decrees and decisions,

ASV: Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment;

BBE: And the king said to the wise men, who had knowledge of the times, (for this was the king's way with all who were expert in law and in the giving of decisions:

DBY: And the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for so was the king's business conducted before all that knew law and judgment;

DRB: Baked the wise men, who according to the custom of the kings, were always near his person, and all he did was by their counsel, who knew the laws, and judgments of their forefathers:

WBS: Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for so was the king's manner towards all that knew law and judgment:

WEB: Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for it was the king's custom to consult those who knew law and judgment;

YLT: And the king saith to wise men, knowing the times -- for so is the word of the king before all knowing law and judgment,