30 But David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went, (A)barefoot and (B)with his head covered. And all the people who were with him covered their heads, and they went up, (C)weeping as they went. 31 And it was told David, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” And David said, “O Lord, please (D)turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.”

32 While David was coming to the summit, where God was worshiped, behold, Hushai (E)the Archite came to meet him (F)with his coat torn and (G)dirt on his head.

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