"It is drawnforthand comesout of his back,Even the glitteringpointfrom his gall.Terrorscomeupon him,
Then Joabsaid,"I will not wastetimeherewith you." So he tookthreespearsin his handand thrustthem through the heartof Absalomwhile he was yetalivein the midstof the oak.
"Soundsof terrorare in his ears;While at peacethe destroyercomesupon him.
"His arrowssurroundme. WithoutmercyHe splitsmy kidneysopen;He poursout my gallon the ground.
"Allaroundterrorsfrightenhim, And harryhim at every step.
"He is tornfrom the securityof his tent,And they marchhim before the kingof terrors.
"Terrorsovertakehim like a flood;A tempeststealshim awayin the night.
"For the arrowsof the Almightyare withinme, Their poisonmy spiritdrinks;The terrorsof Godare arrayedagainst me.
Ifa man does not repent,He will sharpenHis sword;He has bentHis bowand madeit ready.
Howthey are destroyedin a moment!They are utterlysweptawayby suddenterrors!
I was afflictedand about to diefrom my youthon; I sufferYour terrors;I am overcome.
Therefore,knowingthe fearof the Lord,we persuademen,but we are mademanifestto God;and I hopethat we are made manifestalsoin your consciences.
IfI sharpenMy flashingsword,And My handtakesholdon justice,I will rendervengeanceon My adversaries,And I will repaythose who hateMe.
