Esther 7:4-6

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⁴ For I and my people have been sold to those who will destroy us. We are doomed to destruction and slaughter. If we were only to be sold as slaves, perhaps I could remain quiet, though even then there would be incalculable damage to the king that no amount of money could begin to cover.”

⁵ “What are you talking about?” King Ahasuerus demanded. “Who would dare touch you?”

⁶ Esther replied, “This wicked Haman is our enemy.”

Then Haman grew pale with fright before the king and queen.