But Amnon had a very crafty friend—his cousin Jonadab.

Please, just speak to the king about it, and he will let you marry me.”

Amnon’s love turned to hate, and he hated her even more than he had loved her. 

’ I know that you are like an angel of God in discerning good from evil. May the Lord your God be with you.”

Lord God my Father,

Give me discernment to see and use your wisdom to deal with the evil deception in the world. Help me to express your will your way.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen