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There were hangings of fine white and [a]blue linen held by cords of fine purple linen on silver rings and marble pillars, and (A)couches of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl, and precious stones. And drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful (B)according to the king’s hand. And the drinking was done according to the law; there was no compulsion, for so the king had established it for each official of his household—that he should do according to what pleased each person.

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  1. Esther 1:6 Or violet