יַחֵ֥ל יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל אֶל־יְה֫וָה כִּֽי־עִם־יְהוָ֥ה הַחֶ֑סֶד וְהַרְבֵּ֖ה עִמּ֣וֹ פְדֽוּת׃
Hai Israel, berharaplah kepada Yang Mahakekal, sebab pada Yang Mahakekal ada kasih setia, dan pada-Nya ada banyak pembebasan.
Esther Rabbah
That is what is written: “Say to God: How awesome are Your works” (Psalms 66:3). How terrifying are Your wonders. [Those slated to be] killed, kill those who would be their killers, and [those slated to be] hanged, hang those who would hang them. [Those who would be] drowned in the sea, drown those who would have drowned them. So it is, “In the greatness of Your power Your enemies cringe before You” (Psalms 66:3).
You find the benevolent qualities of the Holy One blessed be He are abundant, lasting, and of superior quality.15The translation of these terms is in accordance with the interpretation of the Etz Yosef. The term abundance in the continuation of the midrash refers to all of the characteristics mentioned here. Benevolence in abundance, kindness in abundance, mercy in abundance, righteousness in abundance, faithfulness in abundance, redemption in abundance, blessing in abundance, praise in abundance, peace in abundance. Benevolence in abundance, as it says: “How abundant is Your benevolence that You have set aside for those who revere You” (Psalms 31:20). Kindness in abundance, as it says: “And abundant in kindness and truth” (Exodus 34:6). Mercy in abundance, as it says: “Your mercy is abundant, O Lord” (Psalms 119:156). Righteousness in abundance, as it says: “And justice and abundant righteousness” (Job 37:23). Faithfulness in abundance, as it says: “New every morning, Your faithfulness is abundant” (Lamentations 3:23). Your redemption is abundant, as it says: “Israel will implore the Lord, for kindness is with the Lord and His redemption is abundant” (Psalms 130:7). Blessing in abundance, as it says: “I will pour out upon you blessing without limit [beli dai]” (Malachi 3:10). What is “without limit” [beli dai]? Until your lips will wear out [yivlu] from saying enough [dai]. Praise in abundance [raba] as it says: “A God dreaded in the great [raba] council of the holy, awesome to all around Him” (Psalms 89:8). And it is written: “How abundant are your works O Lord, You perform them all with wisdom, the earth is full of Your creations” (Psalms 104:24). Peace in abundance, as it says: “All your children will be disciples of the Lord and abundant will be your children’s peace” (Isaiah 54:13). Do not read “your children” [banayikh] but rather “your builders” [bonayikh].16 “Builders” is understood to refer Torah scholars who build up the world through their teachings. “May there be peace within your walls and tranquility in your palaces. For the sake of my brothers and companions I will say: Peace be with you. For the sake of the house of Lord our God, I will seek your good” (Psalms 122:7–9). “May you see children of your children, peace upon Israel” (Psalms 128:6). “Abundant peace to those who love Your Torah and may they not falter” (Psalms 119:165). May the Lord give might to His people; May the Lord bless his people with peace” (Psalms 29:11).
Midrash Esther is complete.
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You find the benevolent qualities of the Holy One blessed be He are abundant, lasting, and of superior quality.15The translation of these terms is in accordance with the interpretation of the Etz Yosef. The term abundance in the continuation of the midrash refers to all of the characteristics mentioned here. Benevolence in abundance, kindness in abundance, mercy in abundance, righteousness in abundance, faithfulness in abundance, redemption in abundance, blessing in abundance, praise in abundance, peace in abundance. Benevolence in abundance, as it says: “How abundant is Your benevolence that You have set aside for those who revere You” (Psalms 31:20). Kindness in abundance, as it says: “And abundant in kindness and truth” (Exodus 34:6). Mercy in abundance, as it says: “Your mercy is abundant, O Lord” (Psalms 119:156). Righteousness in abundance, as it says: “And justice and abundant righteousness” (Job 37:23). Faithfulness in abundance, as it says: “New every morning, Your faithfulness is abundant” (Lamentations 3:23). Your redemption is abundant, as it says: “Israel will implore the Lord, for kindness is with the Lord and His redemption is abundant” (Psalms 130:7). Blessing in abundance, as it says: “I will pour out upon you blessing without limit [beli dai]” (Malachi 3:10). What is “without limit” [beli dai]? Until your lips will wear out [yivlu] from saying enough [dai]. Praise in abundance [raba] as it says: “A God dreaded in the great [raba] council of the holy, awesome to all around Him” (Psalms 89:8). And it is written: “How abundant are your works O Lord, You perform them all with wisdom, the earth is full of Your creations” (Psalms 104:24). Peace in abundance, as it says: “All your children will be disciples of the Lord and abundant will be your children’s peace” (Isaiah 54:13). Do not read “your children” [banayikh] but rather “your builders” [bonayikh].16 “Builders” is understood to refer Torah scholars who build up the world through their teachings. “May there be peace within your walls and tranquility in your palaces. For the sake of my brothers and companions I will say: Peace be with you. For the sake of the house of Lord our God, I will seek your good” (Psalms 122:7–9). “May you see children of your children, peace upon Israel” (Psalms 128:6). “Abundant peace to those who love Your Torah and may they not falter” (Psalms 119:165). May the Lord give might to His people; May the Lord bless his people with peace” (Psalms 29:11).
Midrash Esther is complete.
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Midrash Tehillim
"Doing righteous deeds is of the Lord. Rabbi Yitzhak said: All is in abundance. Righteous deeds in abundance. Doing righteous deeds is of the Lord. And forgiveness in abundance (Isaiah 55:7) And to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. Redemption in abundance (Psalms 130:7) And with Him is abundant redemption. Rabbi Shmuel bar Nachman says: Even salvation, as it is said (Psalms 68:21) The Lord is to us a God of deliverances."
Midrash Tehillim
"He made righteousness for God. Rabbi Yitzhak said, 'Everything is in abundance. Righteousness is in abundance. He makes righteousness for God.' 'And forgiveness in abundance' (Isaiah 55:7) 'And with Him is abundant redemption' (Psalm 130:7). Rabbi Shmuel bar Nachman says, 'Even salvation, as it says (Psalm 68:21), "Our God is a God who saves."'" "God made known His ways to Moses. Rabbi Berechiah said in the name of Rabbi Abba bar Kahana, 'Moses said before the Holy One, blessed be He, "Please make known to me Your ways."' God said to him, 'You ask for My ways, but you will know My life. Make known His ways to Moses and His deeds to the children of Israel.' Not as it says (Deuteronomy 32:4), "His ways are justice. A God of faithfulness without iniquity, righteous and upright is He." Rabbi Shmuel bar Nachman said, 'He prolongs His spirit with the wicked and rewards them for the few good deeds they did in this world in order to destroy them. And He prolongs His spirit with the righteous and takes from them the few bad deeds they did in this world and returns them to tranquility.' Rabbi Abba said in the name of Rabbi Tanchum, 'He began to exact debts. Not to forever strive or perpetually bear a grudge. I no longer engage in strife and win or lose against them. I engaged in strife with the generation of the Flood, with the people of Sodom, and also with the people of the Tower of Babel, and I won and lost against them. And when Moses overcame me, I was appeased with my world. Be because I do not engage in strife forever.' As far as the east is from the west, He has distanced our transgressions from Him. Rabbi Yirmiyah said, 'Let a person not say, "May the Merciful One distance us from our sin," but rather, "May our sin be distanced from us." As it says, "As far as the east is from the west, He has distanced our transgressions from Him."' "