Hamanalsosaid,"EvenEstherthe queenlet noone but me comewith the kingto the banquetwhichshe had prepared;and tomorrowalsoI am invitedby her with the king.
"Yet allof thisdoes not satisfyme everytimeI seeMordecaithe Jewsittingat the king'sgate."
ifI have foundfavorin the sightof the king,and ifit pleasesthe kingto grantmy petitionand dowhatI request,may the kingand Hamancometo the banquetwhichI will preparefor them, and tomorrowI will doas the kingsays."
Do not boastabout tomorrow,For you do not knowwhata daymay bringforth.
Ifnooneknowswhatwill happen,whocan tellhim whenit will happen?
Whilethey are saying,"Peaceand safety!"thendestructionwill comeupon them suddenlylikelabor painsupon a woman with child,and they will not escape.
