A copy of the writing, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published unto all the peoples, that they should be ready against that day.
Esther 8:13 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 A copy of the writing, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published unto all the peoples, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A copy of the writing was to be issued as a decree in every province and as a proclamation to all peoples, and the Jews should be ready on that day to avenge themselves upon their enemies. American Standard Version (1901) A copy of the writing, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published unto all the peoples, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies. Common English Bible A copy of the writing was to become law in each province and be on public display for all its peoples to read. The Jews were to be ready on this day to get back at their enemies. Catholic Public Domain Version Grant fitting words to my mouth in the sight of the lion, and transform his heart to hate our enemy, so that both he, and the others who conspire with him, may perish. English Standard Version 2016 A copy of what was written was to be issued as a decree in every province, being publicly displayed to all peoples, and the Jews were to be ready on that day to take vengeance on their enemies. |
A copy of the writing, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published unto all the peoples, that they should be ready against that day.
So the posts that rode upon swift steeds that were used in the king's service went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment; and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace.
That thou mayest dip thy foot in blood, That the tongue of thy dogs may have its portion from thine enemies.
And shall not God avenge his elect, which cry to him day and night, and he is longsuffering over them?
and they cried with a great voice, saying, How long, O Master, the holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD remember member me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.