But they sent me this message four times, and I answered them in the same manner.
to whom we did not yield submission even for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’ ”
The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.
With her enticing speech she caused him to yield, With her flattering lips she seduced him.
Then Delilah said to Samson, “Look, you have mocked me and told me lies. Now, please tell me what you may be bound with.”
So Delilah said to Samson, “Please tell me where your great strength lies, and with what you may be bound to afflict you.”
So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?”
Then Sanballat sent his servant to me as before, the fifth time, with an open letter in his hand.