they wait in their hiding place like lions. They lie in wait for the poor; they catch them in their traps and drag them away.

The helpless victims lie crushed; brute strength has defeated them.

His words were smoother than cream, but there was hatred in his heart; his words were as soothing as oil, but they cut like sharp swords.

They may sound fine, but don't believe him, because his heart is filled to the brim with hate.

So Joab went to King David and told him what Absalom had said. The king sent for Absalom, who went to him and bowed down to the ground in front of him. The king welcomed him with a kiss.