Study Desk

My enemies have hunted me down and completely defeated me. They have put me in a dark prison, and I am like those who died long ago.

So I am ready to give up; I am in deep despair.

Because of your love for me, kill my enemies and destroy all my oppressors, for I am your servant.

What I am teaching you is good, so remember it all.

Listen to me, my child. Take seriously what I am telling you, and you will live a long life.

Now listen to me, sons, and never forget what I am saying.

"I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels; nothing you want can compare with me.

I am Wisdom, and I have insight; I have knowledge and sound judgment.

I make plans and carry them out. I have understanding, and I am strong.

I want you to put your trust in the Lord ; that is why I am going to tell them to you now.

These are the solemn words of Agur son of Jakeh: "God is not with me, God is not with me, and I am helpless.

I am more like an animal than a human being; I do not have the sense we humans should have.

If I have more, I might say that I do not need you. But if I am poor, I might steal and bring disgrace on my God.

So I am convinced that we should enjoy ourselves, because the only pleasure we have in this life is eating and drinking and enjoying ourselves. We can at least do this as we labor during the life that God has given us in this world.

Women of Jerusalem, I am dark but beautiful, dark as the desert tents of Kedar, but beautiful as the draperies in Solomon's palace.

I am only a wild flower in Sharon, a lily in a mountain valley.

Restore my strength with raisins and refresh me with apples! I am weak from passion.

The Woman My lover is mine, and I am his. He feeds his flock among the lilies

I have entered my garden, my sweetheart, my bride. I am gathering my spices and myrrh; I am eating my honey and honeycomb; I am drinking my wine and milk. The Women Eat, lovers, and drink until you are drunk with love!

Promise me, women of Jerusalem, that if you find my lover, you will tell him I am weak from passion.