And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of the Lord, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation. (1 Samuel 26:24)
Literally, “magnified,” that is, great in value. Twice over, David asserted his integrity in preserving Saul’s life, but instead of trusting himself in the hands of the king he prayed God’s protection over himself in all his tribulations.