Esther 1:6-8

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁶ White and violet linen hangings were fastened with fine white and purple linen cords to silver rods on marble^[a] columns. Gold and silver couches^(A) were arranged on a mosaic pavement of red feldspar,^[b] marble,^[c] mother-of-pearl, and precious stones.

⁷ Beverages were served in an array of gold goblets,^(B) each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty^{(C) 8} and no restraint was placed on the drinking. The king had ordered every wine steward in his household to serve as much as each person wanted.