But when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letters that his wicked plot, which he devised against the Jews, should return upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.
Proverbs 11:16 - King James 2000 A gracious woman retains honor: and strong men retain riches. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A gracious woman retaineth honour: And strong men retain riches. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A gracious and good woman wins honor [for her husband], and violent men win riches but a woman who hates righteousness is a throne of dishonor for him. American Standard Version (1901) A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches. Common English Bible A gracious woman gains honor; violent men gain only wealth. Catholic Public Domain Version A gracious woman shall discover glory. And the robust will have wealth. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches. |
But when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letters that his wicked plot, which he devised against the Jews, should return upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
For they know not to do right, says the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves upon the mountains of Samaria, and behold the great tumults in its midst, and the oppressed in its midst.
Verily I say unto you, Wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, which this woman has done, be told for a memorial of her.
But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto him of their substance.
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they spoke unto her, saying, David sent us unto you, to take you to be his wife.