Look, our fathers died violently and our sons, daughters, and wives were carried off because of this.

Esther’s command established these matters of Purim, and the matter was officially recorded.

His children are far from safety, and they are crushed at the place where judgment is rendered, nor is there anyone to deliver them.

For calamity, there is derision (according to the ideas of the fortunate) – a fate for those whose feet slip!

There are those who rebel against the light; they do not know its ways and they do not stay on its paths.

You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine.

Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you.

As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.

He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

He takes me to lush pastures, he leads me to refreshing water.

You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me.

You godly ones, shout for joy because of the Lord! It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise.

For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who are unsuspecting.

for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.

The Lord grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.

The Lord helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.

Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!

Then you will accept the proper sacrifices, burnt sacrifices and whole offerings; then bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.

The God who loves me will help me; God will enable me to triumph over my enemies.