13 For I could have been content with good will for the salvation of Israel to kiss the soles of his feet. (KJV) 14 But I did this, that I might not prefer the glory of man above the glory of God: neither will I worship any but thee, O God, neither will I do it in pride. (KJV) 15 And now, O Lord God and King, spare thy people: for their eyes are upon us to bring us to nought; yea, they desire to destroy the inheritance, that hath been thine from the beginning. (KJV)
Greek Esther 13:13–15
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