Esther 5:14 (Read all of Esther 5)
His wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him, "Have a pole set up, reaching to a height of fifty cubits, and ask the king in the morning to have Mordecai impaled on it. Then go with the king to the banquet and enjoy yourself." This suggestion delighted Haman, and he had the pole set up.
Esther 6:10 (Read all of Esther 6)
"Go at once," the king commanded Haman. "Get the robe and the horse and do just as you have suggested for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king's gate. Do not neglect anything you have recommended."
Esther 6:13 (Read all of Esther 6)
and told Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, "Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has started, is of Jewish origin, you cannot stand against him-you will surely come to ruin!"
Esther 7:2 (Read all of Esther 7)
and as they were drinking wine on the second day, the king again asked, "Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted."
Esther 7:3 (Read all of Esther 7)
Then Queen Esther answered, "If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life-this is my petition. And spare my people-this is my request.
Esther 8:8 (Read all of Esther 8)
Now write another decree in the king's name in behalf of the Jews as seems best to you, and seal it with the king's signet ring-for no document written in the king's name and sealed with his ring can be revoked."
Esther 9:12 (Read all of Esther 9)
The king said to Queen Esther, "The Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men and the ten sons of Haman in the citadel of Susa. What have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? Now what is your petition? It will be given you. What is your request? It will also be granted."
Job 1:7 (Read all of Job 1)
The Lord said to Satan, "Where have you come from?" Satan answered the Lord, "From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it."
Job 1:8 (Read all of Job 1)
Then the Lord said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil."
Job 1:10 (Read all of Job 1)
"Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land.
Job 1:11 (Read all of Job 1)
But now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face."
Job 1:12 (Read all of Job 1)
The Lord said to Satan, "Very well, then, everything he has is in your power, but on the man himself do not lay a finger." Then Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.
Job 1:15 (Read all of Job 1)
and the Sabeans attacked and made off with them. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!"
Job 1:16 (Read all of Job 1)
While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, "The fire of God fell from the heavens and burned up the sheep and the servants, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!"
Job 1:17 (Read all of Job 1)
While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, "The Chaldeans formed three raiding parties and swept down on your camels and made off with them. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!"
Job 1:18 (Read all of Job 1)
While he was still speaking, yet another messenger came and said, "Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother's house,
Job 1:19 (Read all of Job 1)
when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!"
Job 2:2 (Read all of Job 2)
And the Lord said to Satan, "Where have you come from?" Satan answered the Lord, "From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it."
Job 2:3 (Read all of Job 2)
Then the Lord said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. And he still maintains his integrity, though you incited me against him to ruin him without any reason."
Job 2:5 (Read all of Job 2)
But now stretch out your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse you to your face."
Job 2:6 (Read all of Job 2)
The Lord said to Satan, "Very well, then, he is in your hands; but you must spare his life."
Job 2:9 (Read all of Job 2)
His wife said to him, "Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!"
Job 2:10 (Read all of Job 2)
He replied, "You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?" In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.
Job 4:2 (Read all of Job 4)
"If someone ventures a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can keep from speaking?
Job 4:3 (Read all of Job 4)
Think how you have instructed many, how you have strengthened feeble hands.