Esther 16:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

16 The great king Artaxerxes, from India to Ethiopia, to the governors and princes of a hundred and twenty-seven provinces, which obey our command, sendeth greeting.

² Many have abused unto pride the goodness of princes, and the honour that hath been bestowed upon them:

³ And not only endeavour to oppress the king's subjects, but not bearing the glory that is given them, take in hand to practise also against them that gave it.