Esther 8:16
Esther 8:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor.
Esther 8:15-17 The Message (MSG)
Mordecai walked out of the king’s presence wearing a royal robe of violet and white, a huge gold crown, and a purple cape of fine linen. The city of Susa exploded with joy. For Jews it was all good times and laughter: they celebrated, they were honored. It was that way all over the country, in every province, every city when the king’s bulletin was posted: the Jews took to the streets in celebration, cheering, and feasting. Not only that, but many non-Jews became Jews—now it was dangerous not to be a Jew! * * *
Esther 8:16 King James Version (KJV)
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
Esther 8:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For the Jews there was light and gladness and joy and honor.
Esther 8:16 New Century Version (NCV)
It was a time of happiness, joy, gladness, and honor for the Jewish people.
Esther 8:16 New International Version (NIV)
For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.
Esther 8:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
The Jews had light and gladness, joy and honor.
Esther 8:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For [at this time] the Jews had light [a dawn of new hope] and gladness and joy and honor.