פָּרַע

But the king of Egypt said to them, “Moses and Aaron, why do you draw the people away from their work? Get back to your labor!”

Moses saw that the people were out of control, for Aaron had let them run wild and become a laughingstock to their enemies.

Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, “Do not let your hair become disheveled and do not tear your garments, or else you will die, and the LORD will be angry with the whole congregation. But your brothers, the whole house of Israel, may mourn on account of the fire that the LORD has ignited.

A diseased person must wear torn clothes and let his hair hang loose, and he must cover his mouth and cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’

The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.

After the priest has the woman stand before the LORD, he is to let down her hair and place in her hands the grain offering of memorial, which is the grain offering for jealousy. The priest is to hold the bitter water that brings a curse.

“When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD.

For the LORD humbled Judah because Ahaz king of Israel had thrown off restraint in Judah and had been most unfaithful to the LORD.

…because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,

Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.

Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.

Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.”