# Connecting Statement:
Meremoth continues to answer the king.
# If it pleases the king ... from him ... before him ... Let the king ... the king's decree ... his vast kingdom
Meremoth speaks to the king in third person as a form of respect. Alternate translation: If it pleases your Majesty ... from you ... before you ... Please ... your decree ... your vast kingdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
# which cannot be repealed
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "which no one can change" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])