Additions to Esther 4:27

27 We are your chosen people, so listen to my prayer and be gracious to us. Turn our misfortune into joy so that we may live to sing your praises. Save us from death so that we can keep on praising you."

Additions to Esther 4:27 In-Context

25 "And now, O Lord, God and King, God of Abraham, spare your people; save us from our enemies. They are determined to destroy us; they are looking for a chance. Long ago you chose us to be your people and rescued us from the land of Egypt. Do not abandon us now.

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27 We are your chosen people, so listen to my prayer and be gracious to us. Turn our misfortune into joy so that we may live to sing your praises. Save us from death so that we can keep on praising you."

28 And all the people of Israel prayed loudly and earnestly because they were sure that they were going to die.

29 Queen Esther, in deep agony, turned to the Lord.