1 Samuel 24:17

New English Translation

He said to David, “You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!

Cross References

Genesis 38:26

Judah recognized them and said, “She is more upright than I am, because I wouldn’t give her to Shelah my son.” He did not have sexual relations with her again.

Psalm 37:6

He will vindicate you in broad daylight, and publicly defend your just cause.

Exodus 9:27

So Pharaoh sent and summoned Moses and Aaron and said to them, “I have sinned this time! The Lord is righteous, and I and my people are guilty.

Matthew 27:4

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

Matthew 5:44

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

1 Samuel 26:17

When Saul recognized David’s voice, he said, “Is that your voice, my son David?” David replied, “Yes, it’s my voice, my lord the king.”

1 Samuel 26:21

Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, my son David. I won’t harm you, for you treated my life with value this day. I have behaved foolishly and have made a very terrible mistake!”