And the men of Ephraim assembled [themselves], and passed on to the north, and said to Jephthah, Why did you go over to fight with the children of Ammon, and did not call us to go with you? We will burn your house over you with fire.

And it came to pass on the fourth day, that they said to the wife of Sampson, Deceive now your husband, and let him tell you the riddle, lest we burn you and your father's house with fire: did you invite us to do us violence?

He that sows wickedness shall reap troubles, and shall fully receive the punishment of his deeds. [ 22:8A] God loves a cheerful and liberal man; but a man shall fully prove the folly of his works.

that no one should transgress against and to defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger concerning all, just as we told you before and solemnly testified.