And whenever a man came near to pay homage to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.
Then Joab went to the king and told him, and he summoned Absalom. So he came to the king and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king, and the king kissed Absalom.
when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart;
His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. The helpless are crushed, sink down, and fall by his might.
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