And Herodias was bitter against him, desiring to put him to death; but she was not able;
Be not quick to let your spirit be angry; because wrath is in the heart of the foolish.
And Ahab said to Elijah, Have you come face to face with me, O my hater? And he said, I have come to you because you have given yourself up to do evil in the eyes of the Lord.
For Herod had taken John and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias was dancing before them, and Herod was pleased with her.
Seeing much, but keeping nothing in mind; his ears are open, but there is no hearing.