6 Esther said, "An adversary and enemy! This vile Haman!" Then Haman was terrified before the king and queen.
6 And Esther said, The adversary
6 And Esther said, "A foe and enemy! This wicked Haman!" Then Haman was terrified before the king and the queen.
6 "An enemy. An adversary. This evil Haman," said Esther. Haman was terror-stricken before the king and queen.
6 And Esther said, "The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman!" So Haman was terrified before the king and queen.
6 Esther replied, "This wicked Haman is our adversary and our enemy." Haman grew pale with fright before the king and queen.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Esther 7:6
Commentary on Esther 7:1-6
(Read Esther 7:1-6)
If the love of life causes earnest pleadings with those that can only kill the body, how fervent should our prayers be to Him, who is able to destroy both body and soul in hell! How should we pray for the salvation of our relatives, friends, and all around us! When we petition great men, we must be cautious not to give them offence; even just complaints must often be kept back. But when we approach the King of kings with reverence, we cannot ask or expect too much. Though nothing but wrath be our due, God is able and willing to do exceeding abundantly, even beyond all we can ask or think.