Moreover, so it used to be, that, when any man came near to do him homage, he would put forth his hand, and lay hold of him, and kiss him.
So Joab came unto the king, and told him, and the king called for Absolom, and he came in unto the king, and bowed himself down with his face to the ground, before the king,—and the king kissed Absolom.
Though he make gracious his voice, do not trust him, for, seven abominations, are in his heart:
Smoother than curds, were the words of his mouth, But, war, was in his heart,—Softer his words than oil, Yet, they, were drawn swords!
A kiss, to me, thou didst not give,—but, she, from the time I came in, hath not ceased tenderly kissing my feet.
Then said Joab unto Amasa, Art thou, well, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand, to kiss him.