Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25
Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 7-8
Psalm 51:12, 14
Matthew 7:7-12
Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25
(12) But he was so filled with arrogance as to strive to deprive us of our kingdom and our life (14) This he planned so that, after they were executed, he might work treason against us in our solitude and transfer the kingdom of the Persians to the Macedonians (15) But we, having been resolved to ruin in death the mortal Jews, discovered no fault within them, but on the contrary, they use just law (16) and are sons of the highest and greatest and ever-living God, by whose kindness the kingdom was handed down both to our fathers and to us, and is cared for even unto this day (23) All those who faithfully obey the Persians deserve, for their fidelity, to receive a reward, but those who are traitors to their kingdom deserve to be destroyed for their crime (24) But every province and city, which is not willing to participate in this solemnity, must perish by the sword and by fire, and be destroyed in this way so that they will be forever an indisputable example of contempt and disobedience, not only to humans, but even to wild animals. (25) And such was the content of the letter, so that it would be made known in all lands and nations, which are subject to the authority of king Artaxerxes, that the Jews have been made ready to be vindicated of their enemies
Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 7-8
(1) Of David himself. O Lord, I will confess to you with my whole heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth. I will sing psalms to you in the sight of the Angels (2) I will adore before your holy temple, and I will confess your name: it is above your mercy and your truth. For you have magnified your holy name above all (2) I will adore before your holy temple, and I will confess your name: it is above your mercy and your truth. For you have magnified your holy name above all (3) On whatever day that I will call upon you: hear me. You will multiply virtue in my soul (7) If I wander into the midst of tribulation, you will revive me. For you extended your hand against the wrath of my enemies. And your right hand has accomplished my salvation (8) The Lord will provide retribution on my behalf. O Lord, your mercy is forever. Do not disdain the works of your hands
Psalm 51:12, 14
(12) Create a clean heart in me, O God. And renew an upright spirit within my inmost being (14) Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and confirm me with an unsurpassed spirit
Matthew 7:7-12
(7) Ask, and it shall be given to you. Seek, and you shall find. Knock, and it shall be opened to you (8) For everyone who asks, receives; and whoever seeks, finds; and to anyone who knocks, it will be opened (9) Or what man is there among you, who, if his son were to ask him for bread, would offer him a stone (10) or if he were to ask him for a fish, would offer him a snake (11) Therefore, if you, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your sons, how much more will your Father, who is in heaven, give good things to those who ask him (12) Therefore, all things whatsoever that you wish that men would do to you, do so also to them. For this is the law and the prophets
