2 Samuel 3:33

2 Samuel 3:33 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

33The king sang this lament for Abner:

“Should Abner have died as the lawless die?

33And the king sang a song of mourning for Abner and said,

“Should Abner die as a fool dies?

33The king chanted a lament for Abner and said,

“Should Abner die as a fool dies?

33And the king sang a dirge (funeral song) over Abner and said,

“Should Abner [the great warrior] die as a fool dies?

33And the king sang this lament for Abner:

“Should Abner die

the death of a fool?

33King David sang a song of sadness over Abner. He said,

“Should Abner have died as sinful people do?