Samson's Seduction

"And it came to pass, when she [Delilah, Heb. דָּלַל, languishing] pressed him [Samson, Heb. שִׁמְשׁוֹן, sunlight; brilliant] daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death, that he told her all his heart… and his strength went from him" (Judges 16:16-19).  "Praise the name of the LORD: for His name alone is excellent; His glory is above the earth and heaven (Psalm 148:13).  "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them" (Proverbs 12:26). 

There was a day that came with anguish 

When Samson's brightness would turn dim,

For by Delilah he would languish

Through her seduction pressing him. 

These things are written for instruction

In view of Samson's dreadful end,

Lest we be drawn by the seduction

That bids us be the world's friend. 

Seduction has no excellence

That can compare with Christ our Savior. 

In Christ we find our soul's defense

And satisfaction by His favor. 

Lord, guard us by the admonition

Regarding the seduction shown  

In Samson's languishing condition,

That we may praise Your name alone.