1 Esdras 4:3
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CEB
But the king is most superior, because he is their ruler and master, and whatever he might say to them they obey as soon as they hear it.
NRSVA
But the king is stronger; he is their lord and master, and whatever he says to them they obey.
NRSVUE
But the king is stronger; he is their lord and master, and whatever he says to them they obey.
RSV
But the king is stronger; he is their lord and master, and whatever he says to them they obey.
WYC
The king forsooth (sur)passeth above all things, and he hath lordship of them, and they do all thing(s), whatever he will say to them. [The king forsooth over all things passeth, and hath lordship of them, and all thing, whatever he shall say to them, they do.]
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