Parallel Verses
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?
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.
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 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.
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;'
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Esther 5:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Esther's Banquet
3 And the king will say to her, What to thee, Esther the queen? what thy seeking? even to the half of the kingdom and it shall be given to thee. 4 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? 5 And the king will say, Hasten ye Haman to do the word of Esther. And the king will go in, and Haman, to the drinking which Esther made.
Phrases
Cross References
Esther 5:8
If I found favor in the eyes of the king, and if good to the king to give my asking and to do my seeking, the king shall come and Haman to the drinking that I shall make for them, and to-morrow I will do as the king said.
Genesis 27:25
And he will say, Bring near to me, and eating of my son's hunting, so that my soul shall praise thee. And he will bring near to him and he will eat: and he will bring wine to him, and he will drink
Genesis 32:20
And ye said, Also behold thy servant Jacob behind us. For he said, I will appease his face with the gift going before me, and after this I will see his face; perhaps he will receive my face.
Esther 3:15
And they running went forth, being impelled by the word of the king, and the edict was given in Shushan the fortress. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; and the city Shushan was disquieted.
Psalm 112:5
A good man, being merciful and lending: he will hold up his words in judgment;
Proverbs 29:11
The foolish one will bring forth all his spirit; and the wise one will restrain it back.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brethren, be not children in reflection: but in wickedness act like children, and in reflection be ye perfected.