And when a mancamenearto prostratehimself before him, he would putout his handand takeholdof him and kisshim.
So when Joabcameto the kingand toldhim, he calledfor Absalom.Thus he cameto the kingand prostratedhimself on his faceto the groundbeforethe king,and the kingkissedAbsalom.
Joabsaidto Amasa,"Is it wellwith you, my brother?"And JoabtookAmasaby the beardwith his righthandto kisshim.
His speechwas smootherthanbutter,But his heartwas war;His wordswere softerthanoil,Yet they were drawnswords.
Whenhe speaksgraciously,do not believehim, For there are sevenabominationsin his heart.
"You gaveMe nokiss;but she, sincethe time I camein, has not ceasedto kissMy feet.
