And they struck his head with a reed, and they spit on him. And kneeling down, they reverenced him
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King James Version
And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.English Standard Version
And they were striking his head with a reed and spitting on him and kneeling down in homage to him.New International Version
Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Falling on their knees, they paid homage to him.