Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version when these persons by the false trickery of their evil natures beguile the sincere goodwill of their sovereigns. Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge While with crafty fraud they deceive the ears of princes that are well meaning, and judge of others by their own nature. Esther 16:4Neither 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. 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, Esther 16:7 Now this is proved both from ancient histories, and by the things which are done daily, how the good designs of kings are depraved by the evil suggestions of certain men. Esther 16:8 Wherefore we must provide for the peace of all provinces. Context Esther 16…5And 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, 6While with crafty fraud they deceive the ears of princes that are well meaning, and judge of others by their own nature. 7Now this is proved both from ancient histories, and by the things which are done daily, how the good designs of kings are depraved by the evil suggestions of certain men.… Cross References 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, Esther 16:7 Now this is proved both from ancient histories, and by the things which are done daily, how the good designs of kings are depraved by the evil suggestions of certain men. Esther 16:8 Wherefore we must provide for the peace of all provinces. |
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