³⁰ So David went up by the Ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up; and he ^(A)had his head covered and went ^(B)barefoot. And all the people who were with him ^(C)covered their heads and went up, ^(D)weeping as they went up.

David’s Mourning for Absalom

³³ Then the king was deeply moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept. And as he went, he said thus: ^(A)“O my son Absalom—my son, my son Absalom—if only I had died in your place! O Absalom my son, ^(B)my son!”