1 Samuel 24:17

New American Standard Bible 2020

And he said to David, “You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt maliciously with you.

Cross References

Genesis 38:26

And Judah recognized them, and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not have relations with her again.

Psalm 37:6

He will bring out your righteousness as the light, And your judgment as the noonday.

Exodus 9:27

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

Matthew 27:4

saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But they said, “What is that to us? You shall see to it yourself!”

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

1 Samuel 26:17

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

1 Samuel 26:21

Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again since my life was precious in your sight this day. Behold, I have played the fool and have made a very great mistake.”