When the Israelites turned around, the Benjaminites panicked because they could see that disaster was on their doorstep.

Now yes, it is true that I am a guardian, but there is another guardian who is a closer relative than I am.

The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.

Because God fought for them, they killed many of the enemy. They dispossessed the Hagrites and lived in their land until the exile.

The first time you did not carry it; that is why the Lord God attacked us, because we did not ask him about the proper way to carry it.”

What is my strength, that I should wait? and what is my end, that I should prolong my life?

For we were born yesterday and do not have knowledge, since our days on earth are but a shadow.

Is it good for you to oppress, to despise the work of your hands, while you smile on the schemes of the wicked?

Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain if we were to pray to him?’

Is it of any special benefit to the Almighty that you should be righteous, or is it any gain to him that you make your ways blameless?

For all of them, the morning is to them like deep darkness; they are friends with the terrors of darkness.

then what will I do when God confronts me in judgment; when he intervenes, how will I respond to him?

if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained,

And I have waited. But because they do not speak, because they stand there and answer no more,

Is it your opinion that God should recompense it, because you reject this? But you must choose, and not I, so tell us what you know.

Should he be informed that I want to speak? If a man speaks, surely he would be swallowed up!

Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am frail! Heal me, Lord, for my bones are shaking!

Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them,

Do not remain far away from me, for trouble is near and I have no one to help me.

By this I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.