Esther 1:20-22
New Living Translation
20 When this decree is published throughout the king’s vast empire, husbands everywhere, whatever their rank, will receive proper respect from their wives!”
21 The king and his nobles thought this made good sense, so he followed Memucan’s counsel. 22 He sent letters to all parts of the empire, to each province in its own script and language, proclaiming that every man should be the ruler of his own home and should say whatever he pleases.[a]
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- 1:22 Or and should speak in the language of his own people.
Esther 1:20-22
New King James Version
20 When the king’s decree which he will make is proclaimed throughout all his empire (for it is great), all wives will (A)honor their husbands, both great and small.”
21 And the reply pleased the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan. 22 Then he sent letters to all the king’s provinces, (B)to each province in its own script, and to every people in their own language, that each man should (C)be master in his own house, and speak in the language of his own people.
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