Judges 16:9
Now, the liers in wait, were tarrying for her, in an inner chamber, - and she said unto him, - The Philistines, are upon thee, Samson! And he snapped the cords as a thread of tow is broken, when fire bloweth thereon, so his strength was not discovered.
Psalm 58:9
Before your kettles can perceive the kindled bramble, Be he green or be he withered, he shall be swept away.
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Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.
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Psalm 58:9
Before your kettles can perceive the kindled bramble, Be he green or be he withered, he shall be swept away.