And the Lord was with him; and he was wise in all that he undertook. And he revolted from the king of the Assyrians, and served him not.

And the king of Israel answered and said, As you have said, my lord, O king, I am yours, and all mine [as well].

[Those] fearing and reverencing men [unreasonably] have been overthrown, but he that trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble, but he that trusts in his master shall be safe.

Otherwise, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks the [terms] for peace.