Verse Comparison: Esther 5:3
American Standard Version
Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be given thee even to the half of the kingdom.
Amplified® Bible
Then the king said to her, What will you have, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you, even to the half of the kingdom.
Contemporary English Version
the king said, "Esther, what brings you here? Just ask, and I will give you as much as half of my kingdom."
Darby English Version
And the king said to her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be given thee even to the half of the kingdom.
Good News Bible
"What is it, Queen Esther?" the king asked. "Tell me what you want, and you shall have it---even if it is half my empire."
King James Version
Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.
New American Standard Bible
Then the king said to her, "What is {troubling} you, Queen Esther? And what is your request? Even to half of the kingdom it shall be given to you."
New International Version
Then the king asked, "What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you."
New King James Version
And the king said to her, “What do you wish, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given to you—up to half the kingdom!”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then the king said to her, "What troubles you, Queen Esther? And what do you request? Even to half of the kingdom I shall give it to you."
Revised Standard Version
And the king said to her, "What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you, even to the half of my kingdom."
Young's Literal Translation
And the king saith to her, `What -- to thee Esther, O queen? and what thy request? unto the half of the kingdom -- and it is given to thee.'
