I search for peace; but when I speak of peace, they want war!
I am one who is peace loving and faithful in Israel. But you are destroying an important town in Israel. Why do you want to devour what belongs to the Lord?”
I love them, but they try to destroy me with accusations even as I am praying for them!
Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
They don’t talk of peace; they plot against innocent people who mind their own business.
As for my companion, he betrayed his friends; he broke his promises.
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
Jephthah sent this message back to the Ammonite king: