¹⁴ they invaded all Egypt and settled down in every area of the country in great numbers. Never before had there been such a plague of locusts,^(A) nor will there ever be again.

¹² I will do what you have asked.^(A) I will give you a wise^(B) and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.

⁵ who have tasted the goodness^(A) of the word of God^(B) and the powers of the coming age

Warning Against the Teachers of the Law

³⁸ As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces,

⁹ They answered, “Come on, let’s attack them! We have seen the land, and it is very good. Aren’t you going to do something? Don’t hesitate to go there and take it over.^(A)

¹¹ At that time this people and Jerusalem will be told, “A scorching wind^(A) from the barren heights in the desert blows toward my people, but not to winnow or cleanse;

³¹ The abundance in the land will not be remembered, because the famine that follows it will be so severe.

¹⁰ They said to the Ammonites, “Tomorrow we will surrender^(A) to you, and you can do to us whatever you like.”