1 Samuel 24:17

17 He said to David, "You are more righteous than I, 1for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil.

1 Samuel 24:17 In-Context

15 May the LORD therefore be judge and give sentence between me and you, and see to it and plead my cause and deliver me from your hand."
16 As soon as David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" And Saul lifted up his voice and wept.
17 He said to David, "You are more righteous than I, for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil.
18 And you have declared this day how you have dealt well with me, in that you did not kill me when the LORD put me into your hands.
19 For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safe? So may the LORD reward you with good for what you have done to me this day.

Cross References 1

  • 1. [1 Samuel 26:21]
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