Additions to Esther 4:43

43 Thou hast knowledge of all things; and thou knowest that I hate the splendor of the wicked and abhor the bed of the uncircumcised and of any alien.

Additions to Esther 4:43 In-Context

41 Put eloquent speech in my mouth before the lion, and turn his heart to hate the man who is fighting against us, so that there may be an end of him and those who agree with him.
42 But save us by thy hand, and help me, who am alone and have no helper but thee, O Lord.
43 Thou hast knowledge of all things; and thou knowest that I hate the splendor of the wicked and abhor the bed of the uncircumcised and of any alien.
44 Thou knowest my necessity -- that I abhor the sign of my proud position, which is upon my head on the days when I appear in public. I abhor it like a menstruous rag, and I do not wear it on the days when I am at leisure.
45 And thy servant has not eaten at Haman's table, and I have not honored the king's feast or drunk the wine of the libations.
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