King James Version
And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.English Standard Version
The watchman called out and told the king. And the king said, "If he is alone, there is news in his mouth." And he drew nearer and nearer.New International Version
The watchman called out to the king and reported it. The king said, "If he is alone, he must have good news." And the man came closer and closer.