1 Samuel 18:23

A Conservative Version

And Saul's servants spoke those words in the ears of David. And David said, Does it seem to you a light thing to be the king's son-in-law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?

Cross References

1 John 3:1

Behold what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we may be called children of God. Because of this the world does not know you, because it did not know him.

Proverbs 14:20

The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich man has many friends.

Psalm 119:141

I am small and despised. I do not forget thy precepts.

1 Samuel 9:21

And Saul answered and said, Am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? And my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then speak thou to me according to this manner?

Genesis 29:20

And Jacob served seven years for Rachel. And they seemed to him but a few days, for the love he had for her.

Genesis 34:12

Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say to me, but give me the damsel to wife.

1 Samuel 18:18

And David said to Saul, Who am I, and what is my life, [or] my father's family in Israel, that I should be son-in-law to the king?

1 Samuel 18:22

And Saul commanded his servants, [saying], Converse with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king has delight in thee, and all his servants love thee. Now therefore be the king's son-in-law.

1 Samuel 18:24

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner David spoke.

Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.