15 Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king (A)in a royal robe of violet and white, with a large crown of gold and (B)a garment of fine linen and purple; and (C)the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.

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The Triumph of the Jews

15 When Mordecai(A) left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold(B) and a purple robe of fine linen.(C) And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.(D)

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10 When things (A)go well for the righteous, the city rejoices,
And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

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10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;(A)
    when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.(B)

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12 When the (A)righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But (B)when the wicked rise, people [a]hide themselves.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:12 Lit will be searched for

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;(A)
    but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.(B)

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