Esther 3:15
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15 The couriers went out, hastened by the king’s command; and the decree was proclaimed in [a]Shushan the [b]citadel. So the king and Haman sat down to drink, but (A)the city of Shushan was [c]perplexed.
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- Esther 3:15 Or Susa
- Esther 3:15 palace
- Esther 3:15 in confusion
Esther 8:15
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15 So Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of [a]blue and white, with a great crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple; and (A)the city of [b]Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
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- Esther 8:15 violet
- Esther 8:15 Or Susa
John 16:20
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20 Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and (A)lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into (B)joy.
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Revelation 11:10
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10 (A)And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, (B)and send gifts to one another, (C)because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.
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Amos 6:6
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6 Who (A)drink wine from bowls,
And anoint yourselves with the best ointments,
(B)But are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Hosea 7:5
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5 In the day of our king
Princes have made him sick, [a]inflamed with (A)wine;
He stretched out his hand with scoffers.
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- Hosea 7:5 Lit. with the heat of
Proverbs 29:2
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2 When the righteous [a]are in authority, the (A)people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, (B)the people groan.
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- Proverbs 29:2 become great
Proverbs 4:16
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16 (A)For they do not sleep unless they have done evil;
And their sleep is [a]taken away unless they make someone fall.
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- Proverbs 4:16 Lit. robbed
Proverbs 1:16
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16 (A)For their feet run to evil,
And they make haste to shed blood.
Esther 4:16
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16 “Go, gather all the Jews who are present in [a]Shushan, and fast for me; neither eat nor drink for (A)three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast likewise. And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; (B)and if I perish, I perish!”
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- Esther 4:16 Or Susa
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