In return for my love they slander me, even though I prayed for them.
All that time the king continued to mourn his son; but his intention of going out against Absalom abated as he was consoled over the death of Amnon.
So Hanun seized David’s servants and had them shaved and their garments cut off halfway at the hips. Then he sent them away.
They repay me evil for good; my soul is desolate.
Without cause they set their snare for me; without cause they dug a pit for me.
My enemies live and grow strong, those who hate me grow numerous fraudulently,
If you return evil for good, evil will not depart from your house.
So King Darius signed the prohibition into law.
[Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”] They divided his garments by casting lots.
Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of these are you trying to stone me?”
I will most gladly spend and be utterly spent for your sakes. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?