I am for shalom and thus I speak, but they are for war!
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
In return for my love they are my accusers, but I am in prayer.
Pursue shalom with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in shalom with all people.
Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking treachery.
God will hear and humble them —yes, the One enthroned of old. Selah Nothing changes—they do not fear God.
For they never speak shalom, but devise deceitful words against the quiet ones in the land.
I am of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. Are you seeking to destroy a mother city in Israel? Why would you devour Adonai’s inheritance?”
But Jephthah sent messengers again to the king of the children of Ammon,
