And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart went out toward Absalom.
And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.
And the people stole back that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew upon the grass.