That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.

That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.

The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.

Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther’s feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king.

HO ECHON TAS ENTOLAS MOU KAI TERON AUTAS EKEINOS ESTIN HO AGAPON ME· HO DE AGAPON ME AGAPETHESETAI HYPO TOU PATROS MOU, KAGO AGAPESO AUTON KAI EMPHANISO AUTOI EMAUTON.