25 And the watchman calleth, and declareth to the king, and the king saith, `If by himself, tidings [are] in his mouth;' and he cometh, coming on and drawing near.
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The watchman called out to the king and reported it. The king said, “If he is alone, he must have good news.” And the runner came closer and closer.
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