Moreover, Absalom would say, “If only I were appointed judge in the land, then every man who has any suit or case would come to me, and I would get him justice!”
Also, whenever anyone approached to bow to him, he would stretch his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.
Do not honor yourself in the king’s presence, and do not stand in the place of great men.
Let another praise you and not your own mouth, a stranger and not your own lips.
They promise them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption—for a person is a slave to whatever has overcome him.
Now, if this people were under my hand, then I would get rid of Abimelech.” So he said to Abimelech, “Muster your army and come out!”