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2 Samuel 12:16

And David begged the Lord on behalf of the little one. And David fasted strictly, and entering alone, he lay upon the ground
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King James Version

David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.

English Standard Version

David therefore sought God on behalf of the child. And David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground.

New International Version

David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and went into his house and spent the nights lying on the ground.