Jehovah my God has given me peace on all my borders. I have no enemies, and there is no danger of attack.

Jehovah sent Hadad the Edomite to make trouble for Solomon. He was of the king's seed in Edom.

God also caused Rezon son of Eliada to turn against Solomon. Rezon had fled from his master, King Hadadezer of Zobah,

He was trouble to Israel all through the days of Solomon. This is the damage Hadad did: he was cruel to Israel while he was ruler over Edom.

Come to an agreement quickly with the one who has a legal case against you. Do it before he turns the case over to the judge and you are thrown into jail.

For example when an opponent brings you to court, try to settle before you get there. Otherwise, he will drag you in front of a judge and the judge will hand you over to an officer who will throw you into prison.

His answer shamed his enemies. The people rejoiced over the wonderful things he did.

There was a widow in that same city. She went to him asking for legal protection from her adversary.

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour (consume).

For example when an opponent brings you to court, try to settle before you get there. Otherwise, he will drag you in front of a judge and the judge will hand you over to an officer who will throw you into prison.

For example when an opponent brings you to court, try to settle before you get there. Otherwise, he will drag you in front of a judge and the judge will hand you over to an officer who will throw you into prison. I tell you that you will not get out until you pay every penny of your fine.

I tell you that you will not get out until you pay every penny of your fine.

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour (consume).

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour (consume).