David supplied a large amount of iron for the nails of the doors of the gates and for braces, more bronze than could be weighed,

No king is delivered by his vast army; a warrior is not saved by his great might.

Just as dreams come when there are many cares, so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.

Damascus was your trade partner because of the abundance of your goods and of all your wealth: wine from Helbon, white wool from Zahar,

a trembling gripped me – and a terror! – and made all my bones shake.

“People cry out because of the excess of oppression; they cry out for help because of the power of the mighty.

When worries threaten to overwhelm me, your soothing touch makes me happy.

He remembered his covenant with them, and relented because of his great loyal love.

Praise him for his mighty acts! Praise him for his surpassing greatness!

She persuaded him with persuasive words; with her smooth talk she compelled him.

Though he causes us grief, he then has compassion on us according to the abundance of his loyal kindness.

Now the Midianites, Amalekites, and the people from the east covered the valley like a swarm of locusts. Their camels could not be counted; they were as innumerable as the sand on the seashore.

In the abundance of your majesty you have overthrown those who rise up against you. You sent forth your wrath; it consumed them like stubble.

Jehoshaphat was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made an alliance by marriage with Ahab,

“Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated?

How you have advised the one without wisdom, and abundantly revealed your insight!

I said to myself, ‘Age should speak, and length of years should make wisdom known.’

A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver.

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.