33 The king sang this lament for Abner:

“Should Abner have died as the lawless die?

33 And the king lamented over Abner, and said,

Died Abner as a fool dieth?

33 Then the king sang this funeral song for Abner:

“Should Abner have died as fools die?

33 And the king sang a lament over Abner and said:

“Should Abner die as a fool dies?

33 King David sang this funeral song for Abner.

“Did Abner die like a fool?

33 And the king lamented for Abner, and said,

Should Abner die as a fool dieth?

33 And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Should Abner die as a fool dieth?

33 The king sang a funeral song for Abner: 

Should Abner die like a godless fool? 

33 and the king sang a lament for Abner:

Should Abner die as a fool dies?

33 The king lamented for Abner, saying,

“Should Abner die as a fool dies?

33 The king sang a lament for Abner and said, “Should Abner have died the death of a fool?

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

“Should Abner have died as sinful people do?

33 The king chanted a lament for Abner and said,

“Should Abner die as a fool dies?