Bible Verses

Esther spoke: “My lord, I saw you as an angel of God, and I trembled with fear before your majesty.

He raised the golden scepter, touched her neck, then embraced her, saying: “Speak to me.”

Come, speak to me.”

You will not die because our decree applies only to ordinary people.

“What is it, Esther?” He said: “I am your brother. Take heart.

Then God transformed the king’s anger into kindness. Alarmed, he rose from his throne, embraced Esther until she recovered, and comforted her with soothing words:

As he looked up, his face flushed with regal anger, the queen faltered, turned pale, and leaned weakly on the maid’s shoulder before her.

After passing through all the doors, she found herself face to face with the king seated on his throne, awe-inspiring in his full majesty, with robes adorned with gold and precious stones.

Although her heart was frozen with fear, she looked radiant in her perfect beauty, her face showing love and joy.

At the same time, the other followed behind carrying her train.