David was sitting between the two gates when the watchman went up to the roof of the gate and over to the wall. The watchman looked out and saw a man running alone.

Now the watchman was standing on the tower in Jezreel. He saw Jehu’s troops approaching and shouted, “I see troops!”

Joram responded, “Choose a rider and send him to meet them and have him ask, ‘Do you come in peace?’”

The Israelites secretly did what was not right against the Lord their God. They built high places in all their towns from watchtower to fortified city.

Prepare a table, and spread out a carpet!
Eat and drink!
Rise up, you princes, and oil the shields!

Jerusalem,
I have appointed watchmen on your walls;
they will never be silent, day or night.
There is no rest for you,
who remind the Lord.

And will

Are You not from eternity, Yahweh my God?
My Holy One, You will not die.
Lord, You appointed them to execute judgment;
my Rock, You destined them to punish us.

I will listen to what God will say;
surely the Lord will declare peace
to His people, His godly ones,
and not let them go back to foolish ways.

Unto me

since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me. He is not weak toward you, but powerful among you.

to reveal His Son in me, so that I could preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone.

When i am reproved

I would learn how He would answer me;
and understand what He would say to me.

If only I had someone to hear my case!
Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.
Let my Opponent compose His indictment.

You will be righteous, Lord,
even if I bring a case against You.
Yet, I wish to contend with You:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the treacherous live at ease?