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Esther 1:20-21
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 1

20When the king’s edict which he will make is heard throughout his kingdom, great as it is, then all women will give honor to their husbands, great and small.'
21Now this word pleased the king and the officials, and the king did as Memucan proposed.
King James Version

Chapter 1

20And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small.
21And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 1

20The decree the king issues will be heard throughout his vast kingdom, so all women will honor their husbands, from the greatest to the least."
21The king and his counselors approved the proposal, and he followed Memucan’s advice.
New Living Translation

Chapter 1

20When this decree is published throughout the king’s vast empire, husbands everywhere, whatever their rank, will receive proper respect from their wives!'
21The king and his nobles thought this made good sense, so he followed Memucan’s counsel.
English Standard Version

Chapter 1

20So when the decree made by the king is proclaimed throughout all his kingdom, for it is vast, all women will give honor to their husbands, high and low alike." 21This advice pleased the king and the princes, and the king did as Memucan proposed.
New International Version

Chapter 1

20Then when the king’s edict is proclaimed throughout all his vast realm, all the women will respect their husbands, from the least to the greatest."
21The king and his nobles were pleased with this advice, so the king did as Memukan proposed.
New King James Version

Chapter 1

20When the king’s decree which he will make is proclaimed throughout all his empire (for it is great), all wives will honor their husbands, both great and small.”
21And the reply pleased the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan.
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