But evil people are like thorns – all of them are tossed away, for they cannot be held in the hand.

When Solomon was told that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had then returned,

But they pay no attention; instead they observe their earlier practices.

Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)

For all the gods of the nations are worthless, but the Lord made the heavens.

Jotham grew powerful because he was determined to please the Lord his God.

Get up, for this matter concerns you. We are with you, so be strong and act decisively!”

because it did not shut the doors of my mother’s womb on me, nor did it hide trouble from my eyes!

Why did the knees welcome me, and why were there two breasts that I might nurse at them?

For now I would be lying down and would be quiet, I would be asleep and then at peace

who rejoice even to jubilation, and are exultant when they find the grave?

For my sighing comes in place of my food, and my groanings flow forth like water.

For the very thing I dreaded has happened to me, and what I feared has come upon me.

But now the same thing comes to you, and you are discouraged; it strikes you, and you are terrified.

For wrath kills the foolish person, and anger slays the silly one.

but people are born to trouble, as surely as the sparks fly upward.

For he wounds, but he also bandages; he strikes, but his hands also heal.

You will be protected from malicious gossip, and will not be afraid of the destruction when it comes.

And you will know that your home will be secure, and when you inspect your domains, you will not be missing anything.

You will also know that your children will be numerous, and your descendants like the grass of the earth.