“Agreed!” said Laban, “It will be as you say.” ¹ 

Their offer pleased Hamor and his son Shechem. ¹ 

Naphtali is a free running doe, ¹  he speaks delightful words. ² 

Now he was acting as the guardian ¹  of Hadassah ²  (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, for neither her father nor her mother was alive. ³  This young woman was very attractive and had a beautiful figure. ⁴  When her father and mother died, Mordecai had raised her ⁵  as if she were his own daughter.

For Job says, ‘I am innocent, ¹  but God turns away my right.

Majestic splendor emanates from him; ¹  his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful. ² 

The Lord does what is fair, and executes justice for all the oppressed. ¹ 

The Lord is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

Your rules remain just. ¹  Give me insight so that I can live. ² 

If a king judges the poor in truth, ¹  his throne ²  will be established forever.

She makes for herself coverlets; ¹  her clothing is fine linen and purple. ² 

The Beloved to the Maidens: My beloved ¹  is dazzling ²  and ruddy; ³  he stands out ⁴  in comparison to ⁵  all other men. ⁶ 

for all the large ships, ¹  for all the impressive ²  ships. ³ 

garments, vests, head coverings, and gowns. ¹ 

I will destroy ¹  Daughter Zion, ²  who is as delicate and defenseless as a young maiden. ³ 

Be careful! I have told you everything ahead of time.

When it returns, ¹  it finds the house ²  swept clean and put in order. ³ 

For though we live ¹  as human beings, ²  we do not wage war according to human standards, ³ 

And in the same way you also should be glad and rejoice together with me.

Do they not blaspheme the good name of the one you belong to? ¹