So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordekhai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.
Psalm 7:15 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) He has dug a hole, and has fallen into the pit which he made. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He made a pit, and digged it, And is fallen into the ditch which he made. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He made a pit and hollowed it out and has fallen into the hole which he made [before the trap was completed]. American Standard Version (1901) He hath made a pit, and digged it, And is fallen into the ditch which he made. Common English Bible They make a pit, dig it all out, and then fall right into the hole that they’ve made! Catholic Public Domain Version Behold him who has given birth to injustice: he has conceived sorrow and has begotten iniquity. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Behold, he hath been in labour with injustice: he hath conceived sorrow, and brought forth iniquity. |
So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordekhai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.
They conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity. Their heart prepares deceit.*
According to what I have seen, those who plow iniquity, and sow trouble, reap the same.
Yes, you would even cast lots for the fatherless, and make merchandise of your friend.
In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise.
They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the midst of it themselves. Selah.
that you may give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit is dug for the wicked.
Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly.
You will conceive chaff. You will bring forth stubble. Your breath is a fire that will devour you.
None sues in righteousness, and none pleads in truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.
Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have dug a pit for my soul. Remember how I stood before you to speak good for them, to turn away your wrath from them.
Then king Daryavesh wrote to all the peoples, nations, and languages, who dwell in all the earth: Shalom be multiplied to you.