2 Samuel 1:24

Contemporary English Version 1995

Women of Israel, cry for Saul. He brought you fine red cloth and jewelry made of gold.

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A bride could not forget to wear her jewelry to her wedding, but you have forgotten me day after day.

“Sisera and his troops are finding treasures to bring back— a woman, or maybe two, for each man, and beautiful dresses for those women to wear.”

Her family has warm clothing, and so she doesn't worry when it snows.

“Kings and their armies retreated and ran, and everything they left is now being divided.

It was easy to love Saul and Jonathan. Together in life, together in death, they were faster than eagles and stronger than lions.

Our warriors have fallen in the heat of battle, and Jonathan lies dead on the hills of Gilboa.

Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewelry made of gold.