⁶ Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son, came before David and bowed facedown ·on the floor [and prostrated himself].

David said, “Mephibosheth!”

Mephibosheth said, “·I am your servant [At your service].”

⁷ David said to him, “Don’t be afraid. I will be kind to you for your father Jonathan’s sake. I will ·give you back [restore to you] all the ·land [property] of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table [^Cthe king will provide for his provisions].”

⁸ Mephibosheth ·bowed [prostrated himself] to David again and said, “·You are being very kind to me, your servant! And I am no better than a dead dog! [^LWhat is your servant, that you should show kindness/favor to a dead dog like me?]”