1 Esdras 3 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

1 Esdras 3The Debate of the Three Bodyguards

1 and have a chariot with gold bridles and a turban of fine linen and a necklace around his neck,

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13When the king awoke, they took the writing and gave it to him, and he read it.

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21Sir 31.29When people drink they forget to be friendly with friends and kindred, and before long they draw their swords.

22Prov 23.35And when they recover from the wine, they do not remember what they have done.

23Gentlemen, is not wine the strongest, since it forces people to do these things?” When he had said this, he stopped speaking.