21 For Almighty God hath turned to joy unto them the day, wherein the chosen people should have perished. (KJV) 22 Ye shall therefore among your solemn feasts keep it an high day with all feasting: (KJV) 23 That both now and hereafter there may be safety to us and the well affected Persians; but to those which do conspire against us a memorial of destruction. (KJV)
Greek Esther 16:21–23
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