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Esther 1:7-8
King James Version
Esther 1:7-8
King James Version
7 And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.
8 And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.
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Esther 1:7-8
English Standard Version
Esther 1:7-8
English Standard Version
7 Drinks were served in golden vessels, vessels of different kinds, and the royal wine was lavished according to the bounty of the king. 8 And drinking was according to this edict: “There is no compulsion.” For the king had given orders to all the staff of his palace to do as each man desired.
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Esther 1:7-8
New King James Version
Esther 1:7-8
New King James Version
7 And they served drinks in golden vessels, each vessel being different from the other, with royal wine in abundance, (A)according to the [a]generosity of the king. 8 In accordance with the law, the drinking was not compulsory; for so the king had ordered all the officers of his household, that they should do according to each man’s pleasure.
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- Esther 1:7 Lit. hand
Esther 1:7-8
New International Version
Esther 1:7-8
New International Version
7 Wine was served in goblets of gold, each one different from the other, and the royal wine was abundant, in keeping with the king’s liberality.(A) 8 By the king’s command each guest was allowed to drink with no restrictions, for the king instructed all the wine stewards to serve each man what he wished.
Esther 1:7-8
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised
Esther 1:7-8
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised
7 Drinks were served in an array of gold goblets,(A) each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty.(B) 8 The drinking was according to royal decree: ‘There are no restrictions.’ The king had ordered every wine steward in his household to serve whatever each person wanted.
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