1 Samuel 24:17
And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
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 …
Other Translations
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.
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;
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.
Cross References
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And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
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