New King James Version

2 Samuel 1:23-27 New King James Version (NKJV)

23. “Saul and Jonathan were beloved and pleasant in their lives,And in their death they were not divided;They were swifter than eagles,They were stronger than lions.

24. “O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,Who clothed you in scarlet, with luxury;Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.

25. “How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle!Jonathan was slain in your high places.

26. I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;You have been very pleasant to me;Your love to me was wonderful,Surpassing the love of women.

27. “How the mighty have fallen,And the weapons of war perished!”