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2 Samuel 12:20

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David got up from the ground, washed and put on scented oils, and changed his clothes. Then he went to the house of the Lord and worshiped. Afterwards he went back home, and asked for some food. So they served him a meal which he ate.

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But when David saw his officials were whispering among themselves, he realized that the child was dead. So he asked his officials, “Did the child die?” “Yes, he died,” they replied.

“Why are you acting like this?” his officials asked him. “While the child was still alive, you fasted and cried aloud, but now that he's dead, you get up and eat.”

So Joab sent a messenger to Tekoa to bring back a wise woman who lived there. He told her, “Pretend to be a mourner. Put on clothes for mourning, and don't use any scented oils. Be like a woman who has been in mourning for the dead a long time.

Then Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson, went to meet the king. He had refused to look after his feet or trim his mustache or have his clothes washed from the day the king left until the day of his peaceful return.

They brought the Ark of the Lord and put it in its place inside the tent that David had set up for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and friendship offerings before the Lord.

Then King David went and sat down in the presence of the Lord. He prayed, “Who am I, Lord God, and what is significant about my family, that you have brought me to this place?

Then Job stood up and tore his robe. Then cut off his hair and fell to the ground in worship.

But he told her, “You're talking just like any foolish woman would! Should we receive only good from God, and not evil?” Despite all this, Job said nothing sinful.

Let every part of me praise the Lord; let my whole being praise his holy character.

The Lord is kind and gracious, not quick-tempered, and full of trustworthy love.

I will stay quiet, I won't say a word, for it's you who has done this to me.

Come, let's enter in and worship, let's kneel before the Lord our Creator.

Don't think you're wise—respect God and avoid evil.

Always wear smart clothes and look good.

Instead, when you fast, wash your face and look smart,

You didn't anoint my head with oil, but she poured perfume over my feet.

Have a bath, put on some perfume, wear your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor—but don't let him recognize you. Once he's finished eating and drinking,

So please forgive my sin and come back with me, so I can worship the Lord.”

So Samuel went back with Saul after all, and Saul worshiped the Lord.




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