20 And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small.
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Then when the king’s edict is proclaimed throughout all his vast realm, all the women will respect their husbands, from the least to the greatest.”
21 And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:
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The king and his nobles were pleased with this advice, so the king did as Memukan proposed.