Esther 1:10

Catholic Public Domain Version

The light and the sun rose up, and the humble were exalted, and they devoured the illustrious.

Cross References

Genesis 43:34

taking the portions that they received from him. And the greater portion went to Benjamin, so much so that it exceeded five parts. And they drank and became inebriated along with him.

2 Samuel 13:28

Then Absalom commanded his servants, saying: "Observe when Amnon will have become drunk with wine. And when I say to you, 'Strike and kill him!' do not be afraid. For it is I who commands you. Be strong and valiant men."

Esther 1:9

And they cried out to God, and from their loud crying, a little fountain grew into a very great river and overflowed into many waters.

Esther 3:15

as to what sentence should fall upon Vashti the queen, who had refused to do the commandment of king Artaxerxes, which he had delivered to her by the eunuchs.

Esther 7:9

And Hathach returned and informed Esther of all that Mordecai had said.

Proverbs 20:1

It is a luxurious thing, wine, and inebriation is tumultuous. Anyone who is delighted by this will not be wise.

Proverbs 31:4

Not to kings, O Lamuel, not to kings give wine. For there are no secrets where drunkenness reigns.

Ecclesiastes 10:19

While laughing, they make bread and wine, so that the living may feast. And all things are obedient to money.

Judges 16:25

And rejoicing in their celebration, having now taken food, they instructed that Samson be called, and that he be mocked before them. And having been brought from prison, he was mocked before them. And they caused him to stand between two pillars.

Judges 19:6

And they sat down together, and they ate and drank. And the father of the young woman said to his son-in-law, "I ask you to remain here today, so that we may rejoice together."

Ruth 3:7

And when Boaz had finished eating and drinking, and he was merry, and he had gone to sleep by the pile of sheaves, she approached secretly, and, lifting the covering near his feet, she laid herself down.