Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version and not only seek to injure our subjects, but in their inability to stand prosperity, they even undertake to scheme against their own benefactors. Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And not only endeavour to oppress the king's subjects, but not bearing the glory that is given them, take in hand, to practise also against them that gave it. Esther 16:1The great king Artaxerxes, from India to Ethiopia, to the governors and princes of a hundred and twenty-seven provinces, which obey our command, sendeth greeting. Esther 16:2 Many have abused unto pride the goodness of princes, and the honour that hath been bestowed upon them: Esther 16:4 Neither are they content not to return thanks for benefits received, and to violate in themselves the laws of humanity, but they think they can also escape the justice of God who seeth all things. Esther 16:5 And they break out into so great madness, as to endeavour to undermine by lies such as observe diligently the offices committed to them, and do all things in such manner as to be worthy of all men's praise, Context Esther 16…2Many have abused unto pride the goodness of princes, and the honour that hath been bestowed upon them: 3And not only endeavour to oppress the king's subjects, but not bearing the glory that is given them, take in hand, to practise also against them that gave it. 4Neither are they content not to return thanks for benefits received, and to violate in themselves the laws of humanity, but they think they can also escape the justice of God who seeth all things.… Cross References Esther 16:1 The great king Artaxerxes, from India to Ethiopia, to the governors and princes of a hundred and twenty-seven provinces, which obey our command, sendeth greeting. Esther 16:2 Many have abused unto pride the goodness of princes, and the honour that hath been bestowed upon them: Esther 16:4 Neither are they content not to return thanks for benefits received, and to violate in themselves the laws of humanity, but they think they can also escape the justice of God who seeth all things. Esther 16:5 And they break out into so great madness, as to endeavour to undermine by lies such as observe diligently the offices committed to them, and do all things in such manner as to be worthy of all men's praise, |
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