22 Be careful not to neglect this matter. Why let this threat grow, to the detriment of the royal interests?

22 Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

22 Be diligent, and don’t neglect this matter, for we must not permit the situation to harm the king’s interests.”

22 Take heed now that you do not fail to do this. Why should damage increase to the hurt of the kings?

22 Make sure you do this, because if they continue, it will hurt the government.

22 And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

22 and take heed that ye fail not to do this: why should harm grow to the damage of the kings?

22 Be careful not to neglect your duty in this matter. Why should I, the king, suffer any more harm? 

22 See that you not neglect this matter. Otherwise, the damage will increase and the royal interests will suffer.

22 Moreover, take care not to be slack in this matter; why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?”

22 And be careful not to be negligent on this matter. Why should damage grow to hurt kings?”

22 Pay careful attention to this matter. Why should we let this danger grow? That would not be in our best interests.

22 “Beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should damage increase to the detriment of the kings?”