Now when our enemies heard that their plan was known to us, and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to his work.
Then He said to him, “What is your name?” “Jacob,” he said.
From that day on, half of my men were doing the work, while half of them took hold of the spears, shields, bows and breastplates, and the leaders were behind the entire house of Judah.
Those building the wall and those bearing heavy burdens kept one hand on the work and the other holding a weapon.
Who frustrates the plans of the crafty, so that their hands attain no success.
Adonai foils the purpose of the nations. He thwarts the plans of the peoples.
Call upon Me in the day of trouble. When I rescue you, you will honor Me.”
The eyes of Adonai guard knowledge, but He undermines the words of the faithless.
Keep watching and praying, so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things about to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Stay alert! Watch out! Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, searching for someone to devour.