He lies in wait secretly, like a lion in his den. He lies in wait to catch the poor; he catches the poor when he draws him into his net.

He lies low and crouches, and the poor unfortunate ones have fallen by his might.

His flattery has been with forked tongue, and war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.

So Joab went to the king and reported to him. And when he had summoned Absalom, he came to the king and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king. And the king kissed Absalom.