A deceitful merchant came to the court of King Ahasuerus, the nobles and even the king had very high esteem for this man. His products are of quality and there is no better price in the market. Even though he apparently shouldn't be making a profit, everyone could see that he already had a great fortune saved; some thought he was a good merchant, others that he was a little lucky and would soon run out.
The latter had some reason although they still did not know it, King Ahasuerus for his part knew that he was a cunning man and something shady was moving in his products, as the merchant was not a fool, King Ahasuerus took a while to find conclusive evidence for him. that fox try. What he found shocked him the next day he confronted him in front of the entire royal palace.
Among the things that he had discovered was also his weakness, he let the merchant speak and his product presented, the offended king observed him - he had a fool's face or that fox was too greedy - he thought to himself, oblivious to the King's thoughts Ahasuerus the merchant continued to present his product, some admired the object, others wiser were waiting for the King's reaction.
- It complies with all the characteristics - he said with his best salesman voice - Pink like the legend a rainbow shell - oblivious to the king's gaze and the experts the man followed, apparently he was determined to close a pity deal (for him merchant) that what was offered was The Pearl of Miracles. With this, King Ahasuerus confirmed that what the fox has been achieving is swindling anyone who passes him by.
- It is the original and only continuous -the man when he was interrupted by another voice -That is not true that your part is bold to want to deceive this King -said Ahasuerus -I know perfectly well that this you offer is a forgery -continuous, the merchant frowned the dream and replied- forgive me, your majesty, to this servant but he asked him what has given him that impression? I am an honest man and I only offer the best.
King Ahasuerus mentally applauded him, he certainly had acting skills- the real pearl -he replied- I have it.- Upon hearing this, the merchant's gaze was fixed on the king when he did not detect any sign of a lie, he knew that he was not deceiving him. been discovered in his deception. Now everyone knew what he was doing was swindling the kingdom.
Ahasuerus did not hide or conceal it from him, the merchant could only tremble, it seemed that a lion had just gotten angry.
END.
Proverb 20: 2
An angry king is like a roaring lion who provokes him and puts his life in danger.