Esther 15 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs KJV with Apocrypha
Esther 15
1And he entrusted her (there was no question but that it was Mordecai) to go in to the king, and to petition on behalf of her people and her native land.
2“Remember,” he said, “the days of your lowliness, how you were nurtured as if in my hand, because Haman, who is second after the king, has spoken against us to death.
3And you must call upon the Lord, and speak with the king on our behalf, and free us from death.”
4So, on the third day, she put away her ornate apparel, and surrounded herself with glory.
5And when she was shining in a royal manner, and had called upon God, the Guide and Savior of all, she took two maids with her.
6And she was leaning upon one of them, as if, out of delicateness and great tenderness, she were not able to bear carrying her own body.
7And the other maid followed her lady, carrying her garment flowing on the ground.
8Yet she had a rosy color pouring over her face, for, with gracious and bright eyes, she restrained a sorrowful soul and very great fear.
9And so, entering hesitantly through a series of doors, she stood opposite the king, where he sat upon his royal throne, clothed in royal robes, and shining with gold and precious stones. And he was terrible to behold.
10And when he had lifted up his face, and with burning eyes had shown the fury of his heart, the queen collapsed, and her color turned pale, and she rested her exhausted head upon her handmaid.
11And God changed the king’s spirit into gentleness; quickly and apprehensively, he leapt from his throne, and lifting her up in his arms until she came to herself, he coaxed her with these words:
12“What is the matter, Esther? I am your brother, do not be afraid.
13You will not die. For this law has not been established for you, but for all others.
14So approach and touch the scepter.”
15And since she remained silent, he took the golden scepter and placed it on her neck, and he kissed her and said, “Why do you not speak to me?”
16She answered, “I saw you, my lord, as an angel of God, and my heart was disturbed for fear of your glory.
17For you, my lord, are great and wonderful, and your face is full of grace.”
18And while she was speaking, she collapsed again, because she was out of breath.
19But the king was troubled, and all his servants consoled her.
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Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs KJV with Apocrypha in Esther 15
Catholic Public Domain (CPDV)
Modern Catholic translation in the public domain with deuterocanonical books. Clear, contemporary English while preserving a formal tone. A strong option for Catholic reading plans and study.
KJV with Apocrypha (KJVA)
The complete King James Version (1611) including the 14 Apocrypha books interlaced between the Old and New Testaments. Essential for studying the text as it was originally published and for exploring deuterocanonical literature.
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Key Comparison: Esther 15:16
"She answered, “I saw you, my lord, as an angel of God, and my heart was disturbed for fear of your glory."
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