³⁶ And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

⁶ And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

¹³ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

⁹ Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: In the balances they will go up; They are together lighter than vanity.

³⁷ And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

¹¹ But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

¹² And Pilate again answered and said unto them, What then shall I do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?

¹³ And they cried out again, Crucify him.