And the salvation that day was turned to mourning for all the people, for the people heard it said that day, “The king is grieved for his son.”
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart was inclined toward Absalom.
Then it was told to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom.”
So the people stole away to enter into the city that day, as people who are dishonored steal away when they flee in battle.
In the light of a king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the late rain.
The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.