And all the king’s servants who were at the king’s gate bowed down and did obeisance to Haman, for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai did not bow down or do obeisance.
Psalm 49:18 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Though in their lifetime they count themselves happy —for you are praised when you do well for yourself— More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Though while he lived he blessed his soul, And men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Though while he lives he counts himself happy and prosperous, and though a man gets praise when he does well [for himself], American Standard Version (1901) Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself), Common English Bible Though they consider themselves blessed during their lives, and even thank you when you deal well with them, Catholic Public Domain Version If you saw a thief, you ran with him, and you have placed your portion with adulterers. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version If thou didst see a thief thou didst run with him: and with adulterers thou hast been a partaker. |
And all the king’s servants who were at the king’s gate bowed down and did obeisance to Haman, for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai did not bow down or do obeisance.
For the wicked boast of the desires of their heart; those greedy for gain curse and renounce the Lord.
and those riches were lost in a bad venture; though they are parents of children, they have nothing in their hands.
Ephraim has said, “Ah, I am rich; I have gained wealth for myself; in all of my gain no offense has been found in me that would be sin.”
And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’
All who hear the words of this oath and bless themselves, thinking in their hearts, ‘We are safe even though we go our own stubborn ways’ (thus sweeping away the moist with the dry)—
Thus you shall salute him, ‘Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.