When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the edict commanded by the king was to be carried out. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but now the tables were turned and the Jews got the upper hand over those who hated them.
Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is present in the company of the righteous.
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.