The following events also occurred while the Babylonian forces had temporarily withdrawn from Jerusalem because the army of Pharaoh was coming.

The bows of warriors are shattered, but those who stumble find their strength reinforced.

The one true God is my mighty refuge; he removes the obstacles in my way.

You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.

The wealth that he consumed he vomits up, God will make him throw it out of his stomach.

His victims are crushed and beaten down; they are trapped in his sturdy nets.

Look at them shake uncontrollably, like a woman writhing in childbirth.

The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will seize the inhabitants of Philistia.

Meshelemiah had sons and relatives who were respected – eighteen in all.

“Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, even increase in power?

The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.

You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.

By God’s power we will conquer; he will trample down our enemies.

Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.

By God’s power we will conquer; he will trample down our enemies.

the Lord’s right hand gives victory, the Lord’s right hand conquers.

A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.

A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you surpass them all!”