2 Samuel 9:6-8

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁶ Mephibosheth^[a] son of Jonathan son of Saul came to David, and fell on his face and did obeisance. David said, “Mephibosheth!”^[b] He answered, “I am your servant.” ⁷ David said to him, “Do not be afraid, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan; I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you yourself shall eat at my table always.” ⁸ He did obeisance and said, “What is your servant, that you should look upon a dead dog such as I?”