Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
And Esther answered, If it is good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet which I have prepared for him.
New American Standard Bible
Esther said, “If it pleases the king, may the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
“If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet
International Standard Version
Esther replied, "If it pleases the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet I've prepared for him."
A Conservative Version
And Esther said, If it seems good to the king, let the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
Esther said, “If it pleases the king, may the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
And Esther said, If it seem good to the king, let the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.
Julia Smith Translation
And Esther will say, If good to the king, will the king come, and Haman, this day, to the drinking which I made for him?
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Esther said, "If it is good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him."
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Esther said, "If it please the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared."
NET Bible
Esther replied, "If the king is so inclined, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him."
New Heart English Bible
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."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Esther, If, unto the king, it seem good, let the king with Haman come in this day, unto the banquet which I have prepared for him.
Webster
And Esther answered, If it shall seem good to the king, let the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.
World English Bible
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."
Youngs Literal Translation
And Esther saith, 'If unto the king it be good, the king doth come in, and Haman, to-day, unto the banquet that I have made for him;'
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Esther 5:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Esther's Banquet
3 And the king said to her, What do you desire, Queen Esther? And what is your wish? It shall be given to you even to half of the kingdom. 4 And Esther answered, If it is good to the king, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet which I have prepared for him. 5 And the king said, Cause Haman to hurry so that he may do as Esther has said. And the king and Haman came to the banquet which Esther had prepared.
Phrases
Cross References
Esther 5:8
if I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet which I shall prepare for them, and I will do tomorrow as the king has said.
Genesis 27:25
And he said, Bring it to me, and I will eat of my son's game, so that my soul may bless you. And he brought it near to him, and he ate. And he brought him wine, and he drank.
Genesis 32:20
And also you shall say, Behold, your servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.
Esther 3:15
The posts went out, being hurried by the king's command, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city Shushan was perplexed.
Psalm 112:5
A good man shows favor, and lends; he will guide his business with fairness.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool speaks all his mind; but a wise one keeps it in until afterwards.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, do not be children in your minds, but in malice be like infants, and in your minds be mature.