This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Esther (Greek) 4:1 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20211 After these things, the king’s anger abated, and he no longer remembered Vashti or remembered what he had said and how he had condemned her. See the chapterMore versionsDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version1 Now when Mardochai had heard these things, he rent his garments, and put on sackcloth, strewing ashes on his head. And he cried with a loud voice in the street in the midst of the city, shewing the anguish of his mind. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)1 When Mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes in anguish. Then he dressed in sackcloth, covered his head with ashes, and ran through the city crying loudly, “An innocent nation is being destroyed!” See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers1 But Mordecai, having perceived what was done, tore his garments, put on sackcloth, and sprinkled dust upon himself. Having rushed forth through the open street of the city, he cried with a loud voice, “A nation that has done no wrong is going to be destroyed!” See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition1 Mordecai learned what had happened, and he tore his clothes in sorrow and put on clothes made of sackcloth. Then he sprinkled himself with ashes and ran through the city streets, shouting at the top of his voice, “An innocent nation is going to be destroyed!” See the chapter |