David then lamented with a lamentation like this 
over Saul and his son Jonathan:

"Think, Israel, on those who are dead, 
wounded upon your heights. 
Famous men, Israel, have been killed upon your mountains: 
how the mighty have fallen in battle! 
Do not tell this in Gath, 
you should not tell this at the crossroads in Ashkelon, 
in case by chance the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, 
and the daughters of the uncircumcised exult.

Mountains of Gelboa, may no dew nor rain fall upon you, 
may there be no first-fruits from the fields; 
because there was thrown down the shield of mighty men, 
and the shield of Saul as if it had not been anointed with oil. 
From the blood of the dead, from the fat of the strong, 
Jonathan's arrow never turned back, 
and the sword of Saul did not return empty.

Saul and Jonathan were loving and noble in life, 
in death too they were not separated; 
they were swifter than eagles, mightier than lions. 
Daughters of Israel, weep over Saul 
who used to clothe you in scarlet for his delight, 
and give you golden ornaments for your clothes. 
How the mighty have fallen in battle! 
Jonathan has been killed on your heights.

I grieve for you, my brother Jonathan, 
all too noble and clearly loveable beyond the love of women. 
Just as a mother loves her only son, so I loved you. 
How the strong have fallen, and warlike arms have perished."