2 Samuel 9:6-8

Good News Translation

⁶ When Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul, arrived, he bowed down before David in respect. David said, “Mephibosheth,” and he answered, “At your service, sir.”

⁷ “Don't be afraid,” David replied. “I will be kind to you for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will give you back all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always be welcome at my table.”

⁸ Mephibosheth bowed again and said, “I am no better than a dead dog, sir! Why should you be so good to me?”