All of the king’s leaders at the king’s gate would bow down and give honor to Haman. That is what the king commanded those men to do. But Mordecai refused to bow down or give honor to Haman.
Psalm 49:18 - Easy To Read Version A wealthy person might really congratulate himself\par on how well he has done in life.\par And yes, even other people might praise him for how well he had done for himself.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Though while he lived he blessed his soul, And men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Though while he lives he counts himself happy and prosperous, and though a man gets praise when he does well [for himself], American Standard Version (1901) Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself), Common English Bible Though they consider themselves blessed during their lives, and even thank you when you deal well with them, Catholic Public Domain Version If you saw a thief, you ran with him, and you have placed your portion with adulterers. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version If thou didst see a thief thou didst run with him: and with adulterers thou hast been a partaker. |
All of the king’s leaders at the king’s gate would bow down and give honor to Haman. That is what the king commanded those men to do. But Mordecai refused to bow down or give honor to Haman.
I wish I were buried with those rulers\par that filled their graves {\cf2\super [10]} \par with gold and silver!\par
Evil people brag about the things they want.\par And those greedy people curse God.\par In this way, the evil people show that\par they hate the Lord.\par
And then something bad happens and he loses everything. So that person has nothing to give to his son.
Ephraim {\cf2\super [135]} said, ‘I am rich! I have found true riches! No person will learn about my crimes. No person will learn about my sins.’
Then I can say to myself, I have many good things stored. I have saved enough for many years. Rest, eat, drink, and enjoy life!’
“A person might hear these curses, but he might comfort himself and say, ‘I will continue doing what I want. Nothing bad will happen to me.’ That person might cause bad things to happen not only to himself but to everyone—even to the good people. [192]
David gave them this message for Nabal: “I hope you and your family are fine. I hope that everything you own is fine.