1 Samuel 18:18

Contemporary English Version 1995

David answered, “How could I possibly marry your daughter? I'm not very important, and neither is my family.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:18

David went into the tent he had set up for the sacred chest. Then he sat there and prayed: Lord All-Powerful, my family and I don't deserve what you have already done for us,

1 Samuel 9:21

“Why are you telling me this?” Saul asked. “I'm from Benjamin, the smallest tribe in Israel, and my clan is the least important in the tribe.”

Ruth 2:10

Ruth bowed down to the ground and said, “You know I come from another country. Why are you so good to me?”

Exodus 3:11

But Moses said, “Who am I to go to the king and lead your people out of Egypt?”

Jeremiah 1:6

I replied, “I'm not a good speaker, Lord, and I'm too young.”

Proverbs 18:12

Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor.

Proverbs 15:33

Showing respect to the Lord will make you wise, and being humble will bring honor to you.

1 Kings 4:15

Ahimaaz was in charge of the territory of Naphtali and was married to Solomon's daughter Basemath.