| King James Version (KJV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 10 Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it. | 10 Esther had not revealed her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had forbidden her to do so. |
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