And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in my own sight: and by the maidservants which you have spoken of, by them shall I be held in honor.
As for me, I have not hurried away from being a shepherd to follow you: neither have I desired the woeful day; you know: that which came out of my lips was right before you.
And do you seek great things for yourself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, says the LORD: but your life will I give to you for a possession in all places to which you go.
Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not be concerned with high things, but associate with men of humble circumstances. Do not be wise in your own conceits.
That his heart be not lifted up above his people, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is skilful in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in affairs, and a good looking person, and the LORD is with him.
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 a king’s son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?