Esther 5:4

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And Esther said, “If it please the king, let the king and Haman come this day to a dinner that I have prepared for the king.”

Cross References

Genesis 27:25

Then he said, “Bring it to me, that I may eat of my son's game and bless you.” So he brought it to him, and he ate; and he brought him wine, and he drank.

Genesis 32:20

and you shall say, ‘Moreover your servant Jacob is behind us.’ ” For he thought, “I may appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterwards I shall see his face; perhaps he will accept me.”

Esther 1:9

Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the palace which belonged to King Ahasu-erus.

Esther 3:15

The couriers went in haste by order of the king, and the decree was issued in Susa the capital. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Susa was perplexed.

Esther 5:3

And the king said to her, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you, even to the half of my kingdom.”

Esther 5:5

Then said the king, “Bring Haman quickly, that we may do as Esther desires.” So the king and Haman came to the dinner that Esther had prepared.

Esther 5:8

If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition and fulfil my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the dinner which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king has said.”

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; be babes in evil, but in thinking be mature.