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Esther 3:5

Now when Haman had heard this, and had proved by a test that Mordecai did not bend his knee to him, nor adore him, he was very angry
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King James Version

And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.

English Standard Version

And when Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow down or pay homage to him, Haman was filled with fury.

New International Version

When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor, he was enraged.