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24 When the people saw him, they praised their god, saying,

“This man destroyed our country.
    He killed many of us!
But our god handed over
    our enemy to us.”

25 While the people were enjoying the celebration, they said, “Bring Samson out to perform for us.” So they brought Samson from the prison, and he performed for them. They made him stand between the pillars. 26 Samson said to the servant holding his hand, “Let me feel the pillars that hold up the temple so I can lean against them.”

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