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Berean Standard Bible

““If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.””

Esther 5:4

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Esther has risked her life by approaching the king uninvited, and he has welcomed her and offered to grant her request.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Esther said, “If it seems good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”

King James Version (KJV)

And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Esther said, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Esther in answer said, If it seems good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the feast which I have made ready for him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y Esther dijo: Si al rey place, venga hoy el rey con Amán al banquete que le he hecho.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y Ester replicó: ―Si de verdad Su Majestad quiere complacerme, le suplico que asista, junto con Amán, esta noche a un banquete que he preparado en su honor.

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