Then she cameand toldthe manof God.And he said,"Go,sellthe oiland payyour debt,and you [and] your sonscan liveon the rest."
But the wordof Godcameto Shemaiahthe manof God,saying,
She wentup and laidhim on the bedof the manof God,and shut[the door] behindhim and wentout.
She saidto her husband,"Beholdnow,I perceivethat thisis a holymanof Godpassingby us continually.
He said,"Takeit up for yourself." So he putout his handand tookit.
The manof Godsent[word] to the kingof Israelsaying,"Bewarethat you do not passthisplace,for the Arameansare comingdownthere."
The wickedborrowsand does not payback,But the righteousis graciousand gives.
Neverpay backevilfor evilto anyone.Respectwhat is rightin the sightof allmen.
Finally,brethren,whateveris true,whateveris honorable,whateveris right,whateveris pure,whateveris lovely,whateveris of good repute,ifthere is anyexcellenceand ifanythingworthy of praise,dwellon these things.
sothat you will behaveproperlytowardoutsidersand not be in anyneed.
