She went and told the prophet. He said, “Go, sell the olive oil. Repay your creditor, and then you and your sons can live off the rest of the profit.”
But God told Shemaiah the prophet,
She went up and laid him down on the prophet’s bed. She shut the door behind her and left.
She said to her husband, “Look, I’m sure that the man who regularly passes through here is a very special prophet.
He said, “Lift it out.” So he reached out his hand and grabbed it.
But the prophet sent this message to the king of Israel, “Make sure you don’t pass through this place because Syria is invading there.”
Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.