And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.