Additions to Esther 4:56-63

56 "What is it, Esther? I am your brother. Take courage;

57 you shall not die, for our law applies only to the people. Come near."

58 Then he raised the golden scepter and touched it to her neck;

59 and he embraced her, and said, "Speak to me."

60 And she said to him, "I saw you, my lord, like an angel of God and my heart was shaken with fear at your glory.

61 For you are wonderful, my lord, and your countenance is full of grace."

62 But as she was speaking, she fell fainting.

63 And the king was agitated, and all his servants sought to comfort her.