took his head: 1Sa 17:54, 1Sa 31:9, 2Ki 10:6, 2Ki 10:7, Mat 14:11, Mar 6:28, Mar 6:29, When those difficulties dispirit us which should rather invigorate us and sharpen our endeavours, we betray a carelessness of character which is soon taken advantage of by our more watchful neighbours. Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty and ruin. The idle soul is an easy prey to the destroyer. Reciprocal: 1Sa 20:16 - Let the Lord 2Sa 11:2 - arose from