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Berean Standard Bible

“Then let the young woman who pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti.” This suggestion pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.”

Esther 2:4

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then let the young woman who pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti.” This suggestion pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.

World English Bible (WEB)

and let the maiden who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti.” The thing pleased the king, and he did so.

King James Version (KJV)

And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and let the maiden that pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And let the girl who is pleasing to the king be queen in place of Vashti. And the king was pleased with this suggestion; and he did so.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y la moza que agradare á los ojos del rey, reine en lugar de Vasthi. Y la cosa plugo en ojos del rey, é hízolo así.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Después, usted podrá escoger a la joven que más le guste, para que reemplace a Vasti en su puesto de reina». Esta idea agradó mucho al rey, y puso inmediatamente el plan en ejecución.

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