[2 Tim. 3:16, Prov. 5:15-20, 2:16-20, Ruth 1:16-17 (a picture of a Christian's dedication to Christ), Esther 4:11, 6, Esther 5:2 (a picture of John 15:13), Prov. 3:5-6, Is. 30:15-17, Deut. 21:18-21 (destruction is a logical result of defying God) in contrast to Ps. 34:7, Ps. 27:2-3, Romans 8:20-25]