Esther 13:14LXX
Bibbia Ortodossa · LXX · Versetto 14 di 18
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"But I did this, that I might not prefer the glory of man above the glory of God: neither will I worship any but thee, O God, neither will I do it in pride."
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12Thou knowest all things, and thou knowest, Lord, that it was neither in contempt nor pride, nor for any desire of glory, that I did not bow down to proud Aman.
13For I could have been content with good will for the salvation of Israel to kiss the soles of his feet.
14But I did this, that I might not prefer the glory of man above the glory of God: neither will I worship any but thee, O God, neither will I do it in pride.
15And now, O Lord God and King, spare thy people: for their eyes are upon us to bring us to nought; yea, they desire to destroy the inheritance, that hath been thine from the beginning.
16Despise not the portion, which thou hast delivered out of Egypt for thine own self.