1 Samuel 24:17

KJV

And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.

— 1 Samuel 24:17, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 24 connects to 8 cross-references. In the cave at En-gedi, David secretly cuts off the corner of Saul's robe while Saul is relieving himself; David's conscience smites him and he forbids his men to attack the anointed king. After Saul leaves, David calls out and …

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Other Translations

ASV

And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.

YLT

And he saith unto David, `More righteous thou <FI>art<Fi> than I; for thou hast done me good, and I have done thee evil;

BBE

And he said to David, You are right and I am wrong: for you have given me back good, but I have given you evil.

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