And the nation of the just was disturbed, fearing their own evils, and was prepared for death
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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.English Standard Version
And drinking was according to this edict: "There is no compulsion." For the king had given orders to all the staff of his palace to do as each man desired.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.