The quotation in this verse is nearly identical to the words of the young men in verse 11. Peregrino places this quotation on the page in the form of poetry (see the comments on verse 11).
Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .