Their territory extended from Aroer at the edge of the Arnon valley as far as Mount Siyon – that is, Hermon –

Whatever you vow, you must be careful to do what you have promised, such as what you have vowed to the Lord your God as a freewill offering.

He picked up Elijah’s cloak, which had fallen off him, and went back and stood on the shore of the Jordan.

Then Solomon went to Ezion Geber and to Elat on the coast in the land of Edom.

People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.

May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts!

They say, “We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who is our master?”

A prayer of David. Lord, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer!

You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

All who see me taunt me; they mock me and shake their heads.

May lying lips be silenced – lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!

I have told the great assembly about your justice. Look! I spare no words! O Lord, you know this is true.

You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say, “Who hears?”

They speak sinful words. So let them be trapped by their own pride and by the curses and lies they speak!

As if with choice meat you satisfy my soul. My mouth joyfully praises you,

He decreed it as a regulation in Joseph, when he attacked the land of Egypt. I heard a voice I did not recognize.

Their tongues wound like a serpent; a viper’s venom is behind their lips. (Selah)

One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.