Verse 17

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

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 26:21 : 21 Then Saul said, "I have sinned. 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."
  • Matt 5:44 : 44 But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
  • Gen 38:26 : 26 Judah acknowledged them, and said, "She is more righteous than I, because I didn't give her to Shelah, my son." He knew her again no more.
  • Exod 9:27 : 27 Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said to them, "I have sinned this time. Yahweh is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.
  • Ps 37:6 : 6 he will make your righteousness go forth as the light, and your justice as the noon day sun.
  • Matt 27:4 : 4 saying, "I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood." But they said, "What is that to us? You see to it."
  • Rom 12:20-21 : 20 Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head." 21 Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.