The victory that day was turned into mourning amongst all the people, for the people heard it said that day, “The king grieves for his son.”
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was towards Absalom.
Joab was told, “Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.”
The people sneaked into the city that day, as people who are ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.
In the light of the king’s face is life. His favour is like a cloud of the spring rain.
The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favour is like dew on the grass.