Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.

It furiously struck down nations with unceasing blows. It angrily ruled over nations, oppressing them without restraint.

Those who live uprightly enter a place of peace; they rest on their beds.

The Philistines again raided the valley.

I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the Lord.

Their land was overrun by frogs, which even got into the rooms of their kings.

but to repeat the text cited earlier: “They will never enter my rest!”

the king of Dor – near Naphath Dor – (one), the king of Goyim – near Gilgal – (one),

For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly.

But listen to what I say to you and to all these people.

Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Then they will honor you by obeying you throughout their lifetimes as they live on the land you gave to our ancestors.

‘Who among you survivors saw the former splendor of this temple? How does it look to you now? Isn’t it nothing by comparison?

The Lord your God will make the labor of your hands abundantly successful and multiply your children, the offspring of your cattle, and the produce of your soil. For the Lord your God will once more rejoice over you to make you prosperous just as he rejoiced over your ancestors,

They are a nation devoid of wisdom, and there is no understanding among them.

Solomon ruled over all Israel from Jerusalem for forty years.

Boast about his holy name! Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

(14:1) Asa did what the Lord his God desired and approved.

Terrors overwhelm him like a flood; at night a whirlwind carries him off.

He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.