Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.

They repay me evil for the good I have done; I am overwhelmed with sorrow.

Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

I am deprived of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is.

Now if a man finds his enemy, does he send him on his way in good shape? May the Lord repay you with good this day for what you have done to me.

Should good be paid back with evil? Yet they are virtually digging a pit to kill me. Just remember how I stood before you pleading on their behalf to keep you from venting your anger on them.

But as for you, you will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age.

“My days are swifter than a runner, they speed by without seeing happiness.

“Reconcile yourself with God, and be at peace with him; in this way your prosperity will be good.

They repay me evil for good, and hate for love.

A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.

As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man who had lived a full life. He joined his ancestors.

This ought not to be, my sons! For the report that I hear circulating among the Lord’s people is not good.

Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse.”

Hushai replied to Absalom, “Ahithophel’s advice is not sound this time.”

He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him.

He was buried in the City of David with the kings, because he had accomplished good in Israel and for God and his temple.

20 gold bowls worth 1,000 darics, and two exquisite vessels of gleaming bronze, as valuable as gold.