when he established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep grew strong,

So she grabbed him and kissed him, and with a bold expression she said to him,

Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

When the army is taken away, the king of the south will become arrogant. He will be responsible for the death of thousands and thousands of people, but he will not continue to prevail.

Rise up, Lord! Don’t let men be defiant! May the nations be judged in your presence!

“Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others.”

God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,

Your arm is powerful, your hand strong, your right hand victorious.

A wicked person shows boldness with his face, but as for the upright, he discerns his ways.

They travel down to Egypt without seeking my will, seeking Pharaoh’s protection, and looking for safety in Egypt’s protective shade.

The Lord’s spirit empowered him and he led Israel. When he went to do battle, the Lord handed over to him King Cushan-Rishathaim of Aram and he overpowered him.

The Midianites overwhelmed Israel. Because of Midian the Israelites made shelters for themselves in the hills, as well as caves and strongholds.