1 Samuel 26:11

New Century Version

But may the Lord keep me from harming his appointed king! Take the spear and water jug that are near Saul’s head. Then let’s go.”

Cross References

1 Samuel 24:6

He said to his men, “May the Lord keep me from doing such a thing to my master! Saul is the Lord’s appointed king. I should not do anything against him, because he is the Lord’s appointed king!”

1 Samuel 24:12

May the Lord judge between us, and may he punish you for the wrong you have done to me! But I am not against you.

2 Samuel 1:16

David had said to the Amalekite, “You are responsible for your own death. You confessed by saying, ‘I have killed the Lord’s appointed king.’ ”

2 Samuel 1:14

David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to kill the Lord’s appointed king?”

Romans 12:17

If someone does wrong to you, do not pay him back by doing wrong to him. Try to do what everyone thinks is right.

Romans 12:19

My friends, do not try to punish others when they wrong you, but wait for God to punish them with his anger. It is written: “I will punish those who do wrong; I will repay them,” says the Lord.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not do wrong to repay a wrong, and do not insult to repay an insult. But repay with a blessing, because you yourselves were called to do this so that you might receive a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:4

The men said to David, “Today is the day the Lord spoke of when he said, ‘I will give your enemy over to you. Do anything you want with him.’ ” Then David crept up to Saul and quietly cut off a corner of Saul’s robe.

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, you must testify against me before the Lord and his appointed king. Did I steal anyone’s ox or donkey? Did I hurt or cheat anyone? Did I ever secretly accept money to pretend not to see something wrong? If I did any of these things, I will make it right.”

2 Samuel 19:22

David said, “This does not concern you, sons of Zeruiah! Today you’re against me! No one will be put to death in Israel today. Today I know I am king over Israel!”

Psalm 17:4

I have obeyed your commands, so I have not done what evil people do.