1 Samuel 24:17

Modern English Version

And he said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, while I have rewarded you with evil.

Cross References

Genesis 38:26

Judah recognized them and said, “She has been more righteous than I, because I did not give her to Shelah my son.” He did not have relations with her again.

Psalm 37:6

He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.

Exodus 9:27

Then Pharaoh sent and called for Moses and Aaron, and said to them, “I have sinned this time. The Lord is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.

Matthew 27:4

saying, “I have sinned in that I have betrayed innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? You must see to that.”

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

1 Samuel 26:17

Saul knew David’s voice, and said, “Is this your voice, my son David?” And David said, “It is my voice, my lord king.”

1 Samuel 26:21

Then said Saul, “I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again, because my soul was precious in your eyes this day. And behold, I have acted foolishly, and have seriously gone astray.”