38 and to open the mouth of the Gentiles to speak the praises of vanities, and that a mortal king should be admired forever. (WEB) 39 O Lord, don’t surrender your sceptre to those who don’t exist, and don’t let them laugh at our fall, but turn their counsel against themselves, and make an example of him who has begun to injure us. (WEB) 40 Remember us, O Lord! Manifest yourself in the time of our affliction. Encourage me, O King of gods, and ruler of all dominion! (WEB)
Greek Esther 4:38–40
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