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Berean Standard Bible

“For my people and I have been sold out to destruction, death, and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as menservants and maidservants, I would have remained silent, because no such distress would justify burdening the king.””

Esther 7:4

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At the second banquet, Esther finally reveals her request. She speaks with great care and courage.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For my people and I have been sold out to destruction, death, and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as menservants and maidservants, I would have remained silent, because no such distress would justify burdening the king.”

World English Bible (WEB)

For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for male and female slaves, I would have held my peace, although the adversary could not have compensated for the king’s loss.”

King James Version (KJV)

For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king’s damage.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my peace, although the adversary could not have compensated for the king`s damage.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For we are given up, I and my people, to destruction and death and to be cut off. If we had been taken as men-servants and women-servants for a price, I would have said nothing, for our trouble is little in comparison with the king's loss.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque vendidos estamos yo y mi pueblo, para ser destruídos, para ser muertos y exterminados. Y si para siervos y siervas fuéramos vendidos, callárame, bien que el enemigo no compensara el daño del rey.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque mi pueblo y yo hemos sido vendidos a quienes quieren destruirnos. ¡Estamos condenados a la destrucción total! Si sólo hubiéramos sido vendidos como esclavos y esclavas, yo no me quejaría delante de Su Majestad, pues eso no sería motivo para inquietarlo.

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