10. Samson’s father went down to see the Philistine woman. The custom was for the bridegroom to give a party. So Samson gave a party.
11. When the Philistines saw that he was having a party, they sent 30 men to be with him.
12. Then Samson said to the 30 men, “I want to tell you a story. This party will last for seven days. Try to find the answer during that time. If you can answer the riddle in that time, I will give you 30 linen shirts and 30 changes of clothes.
13. But if you cannot find the answer, you must give me 30 linen shirts and 30 changes of clothes.” So the 30 men said, “Tell us your riddle, we want to hear it.”
14. Samson told them this riddle: “Out of the eater came something to eat. Out of the strong came something sweet.” The 30 men tried for three days to find the answer, but they couldn’t.