Julie
After David's defeat of Goliath, Saul sends David out to continue fighting battles. David is so successful that everyone praises him which makes Saul jealous. Saul decides that he is going to kill David because he has become more popular than Saul. It doesn't matter that David is the one that is saving their people and has the power of God behind him. The selfishness of people is amazing in that even if someone is doing something to save and protect you there is a decision to harm them because of pride.
The proverb continues with right and wrong and consequences. This one also includes a guide for righteousness and wisdom.
Michelle
Previously it said that the spirit of the lord left Saul. I wonder if this is to mean that Saul no longer worshiped God and allowed himself to be influenced by other things. His jealousy is evident in these passages. David continues to fight in the name of the Lord and does well and we see Saul getting jealous of his popularity to the point of trying to kill him multiple times.
The proverb seems to continue speaking of wisdom vs folly, wicked vs righteous.
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