The couriers went out hurriedly by order of the king, and the decree was issued in Susa the citadel. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was thrown into confusion.
Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal robes of blue and white, with a great golden crown and a robe of fine linen and purple, and the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.
and those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them and make merry and exchange presents, because these two prophets had been a torment to those who dwell on the earth.
who drink wine in bowls and anoint themselves with the finest oils, but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!
On the day of our king, the princes became sick with the heat of wine; he stretched out his hand with mockers.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
For they cannot sleep unless they have done wrong; they are robbed of sleep unless they have made someone stumble.
for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.
“Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.”
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