They struck his head with a reed, and spat on him, and bowing their knees, did homage to him.

One ran, and filling a sponge full of vinegar, put it on a reed, and gave it to him to drink, saying, "Let him be. Let us see whether Elijah comes to take him down."

And he said to them, "Take heed what you hear. With whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you, and more will be given to you.