Additions to Esther 4:30

30 She took off her splendid robes and put on garments of mourning and grief. Instead of her rich perfumes, she put ashes and dung on her head. She did all she could to destroy any dignity in her appearance. She let her tangled and uncombed hair hang down over her body that she had always taken such care to beautify.

Additions to Esther 4:30 In-Context

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.

30 She took off her splendid robes and put on garments of mourning and grief. Instead of her rich perfumes, she put ashes and dung on her head. She did all she could to destroy any dignity in her appearance. She let her tangled and uncombed hair hang down over her body that she had always taken such care to beautify.

31 She prayed to the Lord God of Israel, "My Lord and King, only you are God. I am all alone, and I have no one to turn to but you. Help me!

32 I am about to risk my life.