David was in the stronghold at the time, while a Philistine garrison was in Bethlehem.

One day Elisha came for a visit; he went into the upper room and rested.

David was in the stronghold at the time, while a Philistine garrison was in Bethlehem.

I will build a great temple, for our God is greater than all gods.

to supply me with large quantities of timber, for I am building a great, magnificent temple.

a hidden path no bird of prey knows – no falcon’s eye has spotted it.

Who set its measurements – if you know – or who stretched a measuring line across it?

to satisfy a devastated and desolate land, and to cause it to sprout with vegetation?

It scorns the tumult in the town; it does not hear the shouts of a driver.

Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

that does not respond to the magicians, or to a skilled snake-charmer.

The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.

Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride.

Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.

Indeed, the Lord’s shout will shatter Assyria; he will beat them with a club.

When a righteous man turns from his godliness and commits iniquity, he will die for it.

The shekel will be twenty gerahs. Sixty shekels will be a mina for you.

saying, “This man is persuading people to worship God in a way contrary to the law!”

In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.