until what he had predicted came true. The word of the LORD proved him right.

A good person's words are like pure silver; a wicked person's ideas are worthless.

An idea well-expressed is like a design of gold, set in silver.

and brought him safely through all his troubles. When Joseph appeared before the king of Egypt, God gave him a pleasing manner and wisdom, and the king made Joseph governor over the country and the royal household.

Phinehas the priest and the ten leading men of the community who were with him, the heads of families of the western tribes, heard what the people of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh had to say, and they were satisfied.

They took note of this and were pleased. Indeed, everything the king did pleased the people.

One day Ahab said to Naboth, "Let me have your vineyard; it is close to my palace, and I want to use the land for a vegetable garden. I will give you a better vineyard for it or, if you prefer, I will pay you a fair price."