Then the king asked her, "What would you like, queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you even to the half of the kingdom."

Then Esther the queen answered, "If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request.

Then King Ahasuerus said to Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, "See, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged on the gallows, because he laid his hand on the Jews.

A copy of the letter, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published to all the peoples, that the Jews should be ready for that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.

So the couriers who rode on royal horses went out, hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. The decree was given out in the citadel of Susa.

The king commanded this to be done. A decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Skin for skin. Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.

"Why didn't I die from the womb? Why didn't I give up the spirit when my mother bore me?

"Why is light given to him who is in misery, life to the bitter in soul,

Why is light given to a man whose way is hidden, whom God has hedged in?

who gives rain on the earth, and sends waters on the fields;

Did I say, 'Give to me?' or, 'Offer a present for me from your substance?'

The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If not he, then who is it?

"My soul is weary of my life. I will give free course to my complaint. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

"'Why, then, have you brought me forth out of the womb? I wish I had given up the spirit, and no eye had seen me.

Who is he who will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the spirit.

But man dies, and is laid low. Yes, man gives up the spirit, and where is he?

to whom alone the land was given, and no stranger passed among them):

"Now give a pledge, be collateral for me with yourself. Who is there who will strike hands with me?

I call to my servant, and he gives me no answer. I beg him with my mouth.

"Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, even by reason of my haste that is in me.

His children shall seek the favor of the poor. His hands shall give back his wealth.

You haven't given water to the weary to drink, and you have withheld bread from the hungry.

God gives them security, and they rest in it. His eyes are on their ways.

But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

Please don't let me respect any man's person, neither will I give flattering titles to any man.

For I don't know how to give flattering titles; or else my Maker would soon take me away.

The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

Why do you strive against him, because he doesn't give account of any of his matters?

"Hear my words, you wise men. Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.

When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? Alike whether to a nation, or to a man,

If you are righteous, what do you give him? Or what does he receive from your hand?

But none says, 'Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night,

There they cry, but none gives answer, because of the pride of evil men.

He doesn't preserve the life of the wicked, but gives to the afflicted their right.

For by these he judges the people. He gives food in abundance.

By the breath of God, ice is given, and the breadth of the waters is frozen.

Out of whose womb came the ice? The gray frost of the sky, who has given birth to it?

Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the mind?

"Do you know the time when the mountain goats give birth? Do you watch when the doe bears fawns?

Can you number the months that they fulfill? Or do you know the time when they give birth?

"Have you given the horse might? Have you clothed his neck with a quivering mane?

He is the chief of the ways of God. He who made him gives him his sword.

Who has first given to me, that I should repay him? Everything under the heavens is mine.

Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.

Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him. A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

Give ear to my words, Yahweh. Consider my meditation.

For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?

I will give thanks to Yahweh according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High. For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David.

I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works.

Behold, and answer me, Yahweh, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;

Their sorrows shall be multiplied who give gifts to another god. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips.

I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.

Hear, Yahweh, my righteous plea; Give ear to my prayer, that doesn't go out of deceitful lips.

You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand sustains me. Your gentleness has made me great.

Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations, and will sing praises to your name.

He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, forevermore. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.

Give them according to their work, and according to the wickedness of their doings. Give them according to the operation of their hands. Bring back on them what they deserve.

Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace. A Psalm. A Song for the Dedication of the Temple. By David.

Sing praise to Yahweh, you saints of his. Give thanks to his holy name.

To the end that my heart may sing praise to you, and not be silent. Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever! For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

Give thanks to Yahweh with the lyre. Sing praises to him with the harp of ten strings.

I will give you thanks in the great assembly. I will praise you among many people.

Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

The wicked borrow, and don't pay back, but the righteous give generously.

"Hear my prayer, Yahweh, and give ear to my cry. Don't be silent at my tears. For I am a stranger with you, a foreigner, as all my fathers were.

In God we have made our boast all day long, we will give thanks to your name forever. Selah.

I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever. For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.

none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him.

"You give your mouth to evil. Your tongue frames deceit.

For you don't delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering.

I will give you thanks forever, because you have done it. I will hope in your name, for it is good, in the presence of your saints. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Mahalath." A contemplation by David.

With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, Yahweh, for it is good.

Your vows are on me, God. I will give thank offerings to you.

I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.

You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Give us help against the adversary, for the help of man is vain.

For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

They shall be given over to the power of the sword. They shall be jackal food.

You are awesome, God, in your sanctuaries. The God of Israel gives strength and power to his people. Praise be to God! For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Lilies." By David.

Be to me a rock of refuge to which I may always go. Give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.

God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.

They shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba. Men shall pray for him continually. They shall bless him all day long.

We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.

Behold, he struck the rock, so that waters gushed out, and streams overflowed. Can he give bread also? Will he provide flesh for his people?"

They have given the dead bodies of your servants to be food for the birds of the sky, the flesh of your saints to the animals of the earth.

So we, your people and sheep of your pasture, will give you thanks forever. We will praise you forever, to all generations. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Lilies of the Covenant." A Psalm by Asaph.

You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in large measure.

For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.

Yes, Yahweh will give that which is good. Our land will yield its increase.

Turn to me, and have mercy on me! Give your strength to your servant. Save the son of your handmaid.

It is a good thing to give thanks to Yahweh, to sing praises to your name, Most High;

that you may give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit is dug for the wicked.

Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name. A Psalm.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.

They give drink to every animal of the field. The wild donkeys quench their thirst.

These all wait for you, that you may give them their food in due season.

You give to them; they gather. You open your hand; they are satisfied with good.