Verse Comparison: Esther 1:8
American Standard Version
And the drinking was according to the law; none could compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.
Amplified® Bible
And drinking was according to the law; no one was compelled to drink, for the king had directed all the officials of his palace to serve only as each guest desired.
Contemporary English Version
and said to them, "Drink all you want!" Then he told his servants, "Keep their cups full."
Darby English Version
And the drinking was, according to commandment, without constraint; for so the king had appointed to all the magnates of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.
Good News Bible
There were no limits on the drinks; the king had given orders to the palace servants that everyone could have as much as they wanted.
King James Version
And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.
New American Standard Bible
The drinking was {done} according to the law, there was no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household that he should do according to the desires of each person.
New International Version
By the king's command each guest was allowed to drink in his own way, for the king instructed all the wine stewards to serve each man what he wished.
New King James Version
In accordance with the law, the drinking was not compulsory; for so the king had ordered all the officers of his household, that they should do according to each man’s pleasure.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The drinking took place according to the law, there seemed no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household that he should do according to the desires of each person.
Revised Standard Version
And drinking was according to the law, no one was compelled; for the king had given orders to all the officials of his palace to do as every man desired.
Young's Literal Translation
And the drinking `is' according to law, none is pressing, for so hath the king appointed for every chief one of his house, to do according to the pleasure of man and man.
