7 Now ye may see this, as we have declared, not so much by ancient histories, as ye may, if ye search what hath been wickedly done of late through the pestilent behaviour of them that are unworthily placed in authority. (KJV) 8 And we must take care for the time to come, that our kingdom may be quiet and peaceable for all men, (KJV) 9 Both by changing our purposes, and always judging things that are evident with more equal proceeding. (KJV)
Greek Esther 16:7–9
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