And Absalom said, Who shall ordain me judge on the land, that all men that have a cause [or need] come to me, and I deem justly [or right-wisely]?
But when a man came to Absalom to greet him, he held forth his hand, and took, and kissed that man;
Appear thou not glorious before the king, and stand thou not in the place of great men.
Another man, and not thy mouth praise thee; a stranger, and not thy lips.
and promise freedom [or liberty] to them, when they be servants of corruption. For of whom any man is overcome, of him also he is servant.
Would God, some man would give this people under mine hand, and I should do away Abimelech from the midst of Shechem. And it was said to Abimelech, Gather thou the multitude of an host, and come thou.