In this manner Absalom acted toward all Israel who came to the king for judgment. Thus Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

And a messenger came to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.

Surely the sons of men are a vapor; men are a lie; if they were to climb up into the scales, they are altogether lighter than vapor.

And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, He has done all things well. He makes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.

But the chief priests stirred up the crowd, so that he should rather release Barabbas to them.

And they cried out again, Crucify Him!