The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.The godliness of good people rescues them; the ambition of treacherous people traps them.
He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus who had defeated him, for he said,“ Since these gods helped the kings of Aram, they will help me, too, if I sacrifice to them.” But instead, they led to his ruin and the ruin of all Judah.