^8 (A)If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it please the king^[a] to grant my wish and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come to ^(B)the feast that I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king has said.”

³ Then Queen Esther answered, ^(A)“If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be granted me for my wish, and my people for my request.