The elders of that city must then seize the man and punish him.

The men examined some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the Lord’s advice.

When the Philistines saw he had no attendants, they gave him thirty groomsmen who kept him company.

She said, “The glory has departed from Israel, because the ark of God has been captured.”

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

King Solomon sent for Hiram of Tyre.

“Now a word was secretly brought to me, and my ear caught a whisper of it.

Accept instruction from his mouth and store up his words in your heart.

that you may take them to their borders and perceive the pathways to their homes?

Will it make a pact with you, so you could take it as your slave for life?

The Lord has heard my appeal for mercy; the Lord has accepted my prayer.

He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me from the surging water.

God says, “At the appointed times, I judge fairly.

My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,

Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.

Do not lust in your heart for her beauty, and do not let her captivate you with her alluring eyes;

He has taken a bag of money with him; he will not return until the end of the month.”

Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.