Then Shechem said to Dinah's father and brothers, "Do me this favor, and I will give you whatever you want.

They answered, "You have saved our lives; you have been good to us, sir, and we will be the king's slaves."

Ruth answered, "You are very kind to me, sir. You have made me feel better by speaking gently to me, even though I am not the equal of one of your servants."

Just ask them, and they will tell you. We have come on a feast day, and David asks you to receive us kindly. Please give what you can to us your servants and to your dear friend David."

The king said to Ziba, "Everything that belonged to Mephibosheth is yours." "I am your servant," Ziba replied. "May I always please Your Majesty!"