⁵ It was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.

³³ So Joab came to the king, and told him; and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.

⁹ He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless, when he draws him in his net.

¹⁰ The helpless are crushed, they collapse, They fall under his strength.

²¹ His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.

²⁵ When his speech is charming, don't believe him; For there are seven abominations in his heart: