NET Bible
"So the warden removed the delicacies and the wine from their diet and gave them a diet of vegetables instead."
— Daniel 1:16, NET Bible
“Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.”
“So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse. ”
“So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.”
“So Malasar took their portions, and the wine that they should drink: and he gave them pulse.”
“So the keeper regularly took away their meat and the wine which was to have been their drink, and gave them grain.”
“Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.”
Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who are eating the royal delicacies; deal with us in light of what you see.”
So the warden agreed to their proposal and tested them for ten days.
At the end of the ten days their appearance was better and their bodies were healthier than all the young men who had been eating the royal delicacies.
So the warden removed the delicacies and the wine from their diet and gave them a diet of vegetables instead.
Now as for these four young men, God endowed them with knowledge and skill in all sorts of literature and wisdom– and Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
When the time appointed by the king arrived, the overseer of the court officials brought them into Nebuchadnezzar’s presence.
When the king spoke with them, he did not find among the entire group anyone like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, or Azariah. So they entered the king’s service.