15 So Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of [a]blue and white, with a great crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple; and (A)the city of [b]Shushan rejoiced and was glad.

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Footnotes

  1. Esther 8:15 violet
  2. Esther 8:15 Or Susa

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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12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great (A)glory;
But when the wicked arise, men [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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