Esther 3:15
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15 The couriers went quickly by order of the king, and the decree was issued in the citadel of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was thrown into confusion.(A)
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Esther 8:15
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15 Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king, wearing royal robes of blue and white, with a great golden crown and a mantle of fine linen and purple, while the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.(A)
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John 16:20
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20 Very truly, I tell you, you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will have pain, but your pain will turn into joy.
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Revelation 11:10
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10 and the inhabitants of the earth will gloat over them and celebrate and exchange presents, because these two prophets tormented the inhabitants of the earth.(A)
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Amos 6:6
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6 who drink wine from bowls
and anoint themselves with the finest oils
but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!(A)
Hosea 7:5
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5 On the day of our king the officials
became sick with the heat of wine;
he stretched out his hand with mockers.(A)
Proverbs 29:2
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2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.(A)
Proverbs 4:16
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16 For they cannot sleep unless they have done wrong;
they are robbed of sleep unless they have made someone stumble.(A)
Proverbs 1:16
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16 for their feet run to evil,
and they hurry to shed blood.(A)
Esther 4:16
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16 “Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids will also fast as you do. After that I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.”(A)
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