And the watchman cried and told the king. And the king said, If he is alone, there is news in his mouth. And he came apace and drew near.

But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!

Then a wise woman cried out of the city, Hear, hear! Please say to Joab, Come near here so that I may speak with you.

In my distress I called upon Jehovah and cried to my God. And he heard my voice out of His temple, and my cry entered into His ears.