1 Samuel 18:23

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And the servants of Saul spoke all these words in the ears of David. And David said: Doth it seem to you a small matter to be the king's son-in-law? But I am a poor man, and of small ability.

Cross References

1 John 3:1

Behold what manner of charity the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called, and should be the sons of God. Therefore the world knoweth not us, because it knew not him.

Proverbs 14:20

The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.

1 Samuel 9:21

And Saul answering said: Am not I a son of Jemini of the least tribe of Israel, and my kindred the last among all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then hast thou spoken this word to me?

Genesis 29:20

So Jacob served seven years for Rachel: and they seemed but a few days, because of the greatness of his love.

Genesis 34:12

Raise the dowery, and ask gifts, and I will gladly give what you shall demand: only give me this damsel to wife.

1 Samuel 18:18

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

1 Samuel 18:22

And Saul commanded his servants to speak to David privately, saying: Behold, thou pleasest the king; 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: Such words as these hath David spoken.

Proverbs 29:5

A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.