# Let the king tell us

The wise men addressed the king in the third person as a sign of respect. Alternate translation: "Please tell us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])

# we will tell you its interpretation

The abstract noun "interpretation" can be translated as a verb. See how you translated it in [Daniel 2:4](../02/04.md). Alternate translation: "we will interpret it for you" or "we will tell you what it means" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])