Esther 7:4
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King James Version (modern wording)
For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king's damage.
Esther 7:4 (KJV)
American Standard Version
for we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my peace, although the adversary could not have compensated for the king’s damage.
Esther 7:4 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For my people and I have been sold out to destruction, death, and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as menservants and maidservants, I would have remained silent, because no such distress would justify burdening the king.”
Esther 7:4 (BSB)
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What does Esther 7:4 say?
Esther 7:4 in modern King James wording reads: "For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king's damage."
Where is Esther 7:4 found in the Bible?
Esther 7:4 is verse 4 of chapter 7 of the book of Esther, in the Old Testament. Esther has 10 chapters.
Which translations of Esther 7:4 can I read here?
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