2 Samuel 16:7-9

International Standard Version

⁷ “Get out of here!^[a] Get out!” Shimei yelled as he cursed. “You murderer! You who think you’re above the law!^{[b] 8} The Lord has repaid you personally for murdering the entire dynasty of Saul, whose place you’ve taken to reign! And the Lord has given the kingdom into your son Absalom’s control. Now look! Your own evil has caught up with you, because you’re guilty of murder!”

⁹ At this point, Zeruiah’s son Abishai asked the king, “Why should this dead dog be cursing your majesty the king? May I have permission to go over and cut off his head?”