| 2 Samuel 1:11 - Easy To Read Version11 Then David tore his clothes to show he was very sad. All the men with David did the same thing.See the chapter More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176911 Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:See the chapter Amplified Bible - Classic Edition11 Then David grasped his own clothes and tore them; so did all the men with him.See the chapter American Standard Version (1901)11 Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:See the chapter Common English Bible11 Then David grabbed his clothes and ripped them—and all his soldiers did the same.See the chapter Catholic Public Domain Version11 Then David, taking hold of his garments, tore them, with all the men who were with him.See the chapter | 
When the king of Israel had read the letter, he tore his clothes {to show he was sad and upset}. The king of Israel said, “Am I God? No! I don’t have the power over life and death. So why did the king of Aram send a man sick with leprosy [42] for me to heal? Think about it, and you will see {that it is a trick}. The king of Aram is trying to start a fight!”