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 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) Though, while he lives, he counts himself happy, and though a man gets praise when he does well for himself, 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 boasts of the desires of his heart, and the man greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord.
and those riches were lost in a bad venture; and he is father of a son, but he has nothing in his hand.
Ephraim has said, “Ah, but I am rich, I have gained wealth for myself”; but all his riches can never offset the guilt he has incurred.
And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.’
one who, when he hears the words of this sworn covenant, blesses himself in his heart, saying, ‘I shall be safe, though I walk in the stubbornness of my heart.’ This would lead to the sweeping away of moist and dry alike.
And thus you shall salute him: ‘Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.