May God Almighty cause the man to be merciful to you so that he will release your other brother and Benjamin to you. As for me, if I am deprived of my sons, then I am deprived.’
Proverbs 29:26 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Many desire a ruler’s favour, but a person receives justice from the Lord. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Many seek the ruler's favour; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Many crave and seek the ruler's favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord. American Standard Version (1901) Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah. Common English Bible Many seek access to the ruler, but justice comes from the LORD. Catholic Public Domain Version Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord. |
May God Almighty cause the man to be merciful to you so that he will release your other brother and Benjamin to you. As for me, if I am deprived of my sons, then I am deprived.’
Please, Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant and to that of your servants who delight to revere your name. Give your servant success today, and grant him compassion in the presence of this man. , At the time, I was the king’s cupbearer.
‘Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa and fast for me. Don’t eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my female servants will also fast in the same way. After that, I will go to the king even if it is against the law. If I perish, I perish.’
A king’s fury is a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.
When a king’s face lights up, there is life; his favour is like a cloud with spring rain.
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.
When a person’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Many plans are in a person’s heart, but the Lord’s decree will prevail.
Many seek a ruler’s favour, and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
A king’s heart is like channelled water in the Lord’s hand: He directs it wherever he chooses.
But I myself said: I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and futility; yet my vindication is with the Lord, and my reward is with my God.
All the inhabitants of the earth are counted as nothing, and he does what he wants with the army of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth. There is no one who can block his hand or say to him, ‘What have you done? ’
For I am not conscious of anything against myself, but I am not justified by this. It is the Lord who judges me.