Additions to Esther 8:14

14 Many have abused unto pride the goodness of princes, and the honour that hath been bestowed upon them:

Additions to Esther 8:14 In-Context

12 And one day of revenge was appointed through all the provinces, to wit, the thirteenth of the twelfth month Adar.
13 The great king Artaxerxes, from India to Ethiopia, to the governors and princes of a hundred and twenty- seven provinces, which obey our command, sendeth greeting.
14 Many have abused unto pride the goodness of princes, and the honour that hath been bestowed upon them:
15 And not only endeavour to oppress the king's subjects, but not bearing the glory that is given them, take in hand to practise also against them that gave it.
16 Neither are they content not to re- turn thanks for benefits received, and to violate in themselves the laws of humanity, but they think they can also escape the justice of God who seeth all things.
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