27 And when she came (A)to the mountain to the man of God, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came to push her away. But the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for she is in bitter distress, and the Lord has hidden it from me and has not told me.” 28 Then she said, “Did I ask my lord for a son? (B)Did I not say, ‘Do not deceive me?’” 29 He said to Gehazi, (C)“Tie up your garment and (D)take my staff in your hand and go. If you meet anyone, (E)do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not reply. And (F)lay my staff on the face of the child.”

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