1 Samuel 18:30
Then the leaders of the Philistines would march out, and as often as they did so, David achieved more success than all of Saul's servants. His name was held in high esteem.
1 Samuel 18:5
On every mission on which Saul sent him, David achieved success. So Saul appointed him over the men of war. This pleased not only all the army, but also Saul's servants.
2 Samuel 11:1
In the spring of the year, at the time when kings normally conduct wars, David sent out Joab with his officers and the entire Israelite army. They defeated the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem.
1 Samuel 2:30
Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, 'I really did say that your house and your ancestor's house would serve me forever.' But now the Lord says, 'May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!
1 Samuel 26:21
Saul replied, "I have sinned. Come back, my son David. I won't harm you, for you treated my life with value this day. I have behaved foolishly and have made a very terrible mistake!"
2 Kings 1:13
The king sent a third captain and his fifty soldiers. This third captain went up and fell on his knees before Elijah. He begged for mercy, "Prophet, please have respect for my life and for the lives of these fifty servants of yours.
Psalm 116:15
The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.
Psalm 119:99
I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.
Daniel 1:20
In every matter of wisdom and insight the king asked them about, he found them to be ten times better than any of the magicians and astrologers that were in his entire empire.
Luke 21:15
For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
Ephesians 5:15
Therefore be very careful how you live -- not as unwise but as wise,
1 Peter 2:4
So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and priceless in God's sight,
1 Peter 2:7
So you who believe see his value, but for those who do not believe, the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,