You know my necessity, that I loathe the sign of my exaltation and glory, which is on my head in the days of my exhibition, and that I detest it like a menstruous rag and do not wear it in the days of my silence
Other versions
King James Version
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.English Standard Version
The Jews had light and gladness and joy and honor.New International Version
For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.