When Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in awe of him.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.
If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.
Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.
Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.
David had success in all his undertakings, for the Lord was with him.
But all Israel and Judah loved David, for it was he who marched out and came in leading them.