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

Now a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."

Surely men of low degree [are] a vapor, Men of high degree [are] a lie; If they are weighed on 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.

So they cried out again, "Crucify Him!"