You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.

Show me people who drink too much, who have to try out fancy drinks, and I will show you people who are miserable and sorry for themselves, always causing trouble and always complaining. Their eyes are bloodshot, and they have bruises that could have been avoided.

Don't let wine tempt you, even though it is rich red, and it sparkles in the cup, and it goes down smoothly.

Weird sights will appear before your eyes, and you will not be able to think or speak clearly.

Finally Herodias got her chance. It was on Herod's birthday, when he gave a feast for all the top government officials, the military chiefs, and the leading citizens of Galilee.

The daughter of Herodias came in and danced, and pleased Herod and his guests. So the king said to the girl, "What would you like to have? I will give you anything you want."

(SEE 25:2)

There was no one in Israel as famous for his good looks as Absalom; he had no defect from head to toe.

Charm is deceptive and beauty disappears, but a woman who honors the LORD should be praised.