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2 Samuel 19:2

Bible in Basic English 1965

And the salvation of that day was changed to sorrow for all the people: for it was said to the people, The king is in bitter grief for his son.

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Now it was clear to Joab, the son of Zeruiah, that the king's heart was turning to Absalom.

And word was given to Joab that the king was weeping and sorrowing for Absalom.

And the people made their way back to the town quietly and secretly, as those who are shamed go secretly when they go in flight from the war.

In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.

The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.