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Today's reading covers Judges 15 and Proverbs 15:21–25. Our reflection follows Samson's escalating conflict with the Philistines after his wife is given to another man. His revenge with foxes and torches results in his father-in-law and wife being burned to death. The chapter also covers his journey to Etam, his confrontation with the men of Judah, and his empowered victory over a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey. Our reading also traces Samson's repeated violations of his Nazirite vow within the chapter.

In Proverbs 15:21–25, our reading covers the joy folly brings to one who lacks sense, against the man of understanding who walks a straight path, and how plans made without counsel can easily fail. The joy of an apt answer and a word spoken in due season is followed by the prudent's upward path in life. Lastly, we are comforted that the Lord will not allow the house of the proud to prosper while maintaining the widow's boundaries.

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