1 Samuel 24:17

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

He said to David, “You are more righteous than I; for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil.

Cross References

Genesis 38:26

Then Judah acknowledged them and said, “She is more righteous than I, inasmuch as I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not lie with her again.

Psalm 37:6

He will bring forth your vindication as the light, and your right as the noonday.

Exodus 9:27

Then Pharaoh sent, and called Moses and Aaron, and said to them, “I have sinned this time; the Lord is in the right, and I and my people are in the wrong.

Matthew 27:4

saying, “I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? 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

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

1 Samuel 26:21

Then Saul said, “I have done wrong; return, my son David, for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes this day; behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.”