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"When the emperor wakes up, the statements will be given to him. He and the three leading officials of Persia will decide who gave the wisest answer. The winner will be given the prize on the basis of what he has written."
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The first wrote, "There is nothing stronger than wine."
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The second wrote, "There is nothing stronger than the emperor."
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And the third wrote, "There is nothing stronger than a woman, but truth can conquer anything."
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When the emperor woke up, the written statements were given to him, and he read them.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.