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Geneva Bible
1 Samuel 24:17
And sayd to Dauid, Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast rendred me good, and I haue rendred thee euill.
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Christian Standard Bible®
and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have done what is good to me though I have done what is evil to you.
and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have done what is good to me though I have done what is evil to you.
Hebrew Names Version
He said to David, You are more righteous than I; for you have rendered to me good, whereas I have rendered to you evil.
He said to David, You are more righteous than I; for you have rendered to me good, whereas I have rendered to you evil.
King James Version
And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
Lexham English Bible
Then he said to David, "You are more righteous than I, for you have repaid me the good, but I have repaid you the evil.
Then he said to David, "You are more righteous than I, for you have repaid me the good, but I have repaid you the evil.
English Standard Version
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I, for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil.
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I, for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil.
New Century Version
He said, "You are a better man than I am. You have been good to me, but I have done wrong to you.
He said, "You are a better man than I am. You have been good to me, but I have done wrong to you.
New English Translation
He said to David, "You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!
He said to David, "You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!
Amplified Bible
He said to David, "You are more righteous and upright [in God's eyes] than I; for you have done good to me, but I have done evil to you.
He said to David, "You are more righteous and upright [in God's eyes] than I; for you have done good to me, but I have done evil to you.
New American Standard Bible
And he said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt maliciously with you.
And he said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt maliciously with you.
Legacy Standard Bible
And he said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt evil with you.
And he said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt evil with you.
Contemporary English Version
and said: David, you're a better person than I am. You treated me with kindness, even though I've been cruel to you.
and said: David, you're a better person than I am. You treated me with kindness, even though I've been cruel to you.
Complete Jewish Bible
After David had finished speaking to Sha'ul, Sha'ul said, "Is that your voice, my son David?" Then Sha'ul cried out and wept;
After David had finished speaking to Sha'ul, Sha'ul said, "Is that your voice, my son David?" Then Sha'ul cried out and wept;
Darby Translation
And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
Easy-to-Read Version
He said, "You are right, and I am wrong. You were good to me, even though I have been bad to you.
He said, "You are right, and I am wrong. You were good to me, even though I have been bad to you.
George Lamsa Translation
And he said to David, You are more righteous than I; for you have rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded you with evil.
And he said to David, You are more righteous than I; for you have rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded you with evil.
Good News Translation
Then he said to David, "You are right, and I am wrong. You have been so good to me, while I have done such wrong to you!
Then he said to David, "You are right, and I am wrong. You have been so good to me, while I have done such wrong to you!
Literal Translation
And he said to David, You are more righteous than I. For you have done good to me, and I have rewarded you with evil.
And he said to David, You are more righteous than I. For you have done good to me, and I have rewarded you with evil.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and saide vnto Dauid: Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast recompesed me good, but I haue rewarded the euell.
and saide vnto Dauid: Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast recompesed me good, but I haue rewarded the euell.
American Standard Version
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 said to David, Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.
Bible in Basic English
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.
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.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And sayde to Dauid, Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast rewarded me with good, where as I haue rewarded thee with euyll.
And sayde to Dauid, Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast rewarded me with good, where as I haue rewarded thee with euyll.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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 said to David: 'Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.
King James Version (1611)
And he said to Dauid, Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast rewarded mee good, whereas I haue rewarded thee euill.
And he said to Dauid, Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast rewarded mee good, whereas I haue rewarded thee euill.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it came to pass when David had finished speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, Son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.
And it came to pass when David had finished speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, Son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.
English Revised Version
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 said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.
Berean Standard Bible
and said to David, "You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil.
and said to David, "You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he seide to Dauid, Thou art more iust than Y; for thou yauest goodis to me; forsothe Y yeldide yuelis to thee.
And he seide to Dauid, Thou art more iust than Y; for thou yauest goodis to me; forsothe Y yeldide yuelis to thee.
Young's Literal Translation
And he saith unto David, `More righteous thou [art] than I; for thou hast done me good, and I have done thee evil;
And he saith unto David, `More righteous thou [art] than I; for thou hast done me good, and I have done thee evil;
Update Bible Version
And he said to David, You are more righteous than I; for you have rendered to me good, whereas I have rendered to you evil.
And he said to David, You are more righteous than I; for you have rendered to me good, whereas I have rendered to you evil.
Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to David, thou [art] more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded thee with evil.
And he said to David, thou [art] more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded thee with evil.
World English Bible
He said to David, You are more righteous than I; for you have rendered to me good, whereas I have rendered to you evil.
He said to David, You are more righteous than I; for you have rendered to me good, whereas I have rendered to you evil.
New King James Version
Then he said to David: "You are more righteous than I; for you have rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded you with evil.
Then he said to David: "You are more righteous than I; for you have rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded you with evil.
New Living Translation
And he said to David, "You are a better man than I am, for you have repaid me good for evil.
And he said to David, "You are a better man than I am, for you have repaid me good for evil.
New Life Bible
He said to David, "You are more right and good than I. For you have brought good to me, while I have done wrong to you.
He said to David, "You are more right and good than I. For you have brought good to me, while I have done wrong to you.
New Revised Standard
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil.
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And he said unto David, More righteous, art thou than I, for, thou, hast requited me, good, but, I, have requited thee, evil.
And he said unto David, More righteous, art thou than I, for, thou, hast requited me, good, but, I, have requited thee, evil.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(24-18) And he said to David: Thou art more just than I: for thou hast done good to me, and I have rewarded thee with evil.
(24-18) And he said to David: Thou art more just than I: for thou hast done good to me, and I have rewarded thee with evil.
Revised Standard Version
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil.
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt wickedly with you.
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt wickedly with you.
Contextual Overview
16 Whe Dauid had made an end of speaking these words to Saul, Saul sayd, Is this thy voyce, my sonne Dauid? & Saul lift vp his voice, & wept, 17 And sayd to Dauid, Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast rendred me good, and I haue rendred thee euill. 18 And thou hast shewed this day, that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the Lord had closed me in thine hands, thou killedst me not. 19 For who shal finde his enemie, and let him depart free? wherefore the Lorde render thee good for that thou hast done vnto me this day. 20 For now behold, I know that thou shalt be King, and that the kingdome of Israel shall be stablished in thine hand. 21 Sweare now therfore vnto me by the Lord, that thou wilt not destroy my seede after me, and that thou wilt not abolish my name out of my fathers house. 22 So Dauid sware vnto Saul, and Saul went home: but Dauid & his men went vp vnto ye hold.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Thou art: 1 Samuel 26:21, Genesis 38:26, Exodus 9:27, Psalms 37:6, Matthew 27:4
thou hast: Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:20, Romans 12:21
Reciprocal: Genesis 44:4 - Wherefore Numbers 22:34 - I Have sinned 1 Samuel 20:1 - What have 1 Samuel 25:28 - evil hath 2 Kings 6:23 - he prepared Psalms 7:4 - without Psalms 18:20 - rewarded Psalms 37:14 - slay Psalms 59:3 - not Psalms 119:78 - without Proverbs 17:13 - General Proverbs 19:19 - man Jeremiah 18:20 - evil Ezekiel 16:52 - they are more Daniel 6:5 - General Acts 23:9 - We
Cross-References
Genesis 24:1
Nowe Abraham was olde, and striken in yeeres, and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.
Nowe Abraham was olde, and striken in yeeres, and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.
Genesis 24:6
To whom Abraham answered, Beware that thou bring not my sonne thither againe.
To whom Abraham answered, Beware that thou bring not my sonne thither againe.
Genesis 24:7
The Lord God of heauen, who tooke me from my fathers house, and from the land where I was borne, and that spake vnto me, and that sware vnto me, saying, Vnto thy seede wil I giue this land, he shall send his Angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife vnto my sonne fro thence.
The Lord God of heauen, who tooke me from my fathers house, and from the land where I was borne, and that spake vnto me, and that sware vnto me, saying, Vnto thy seede wil I giue this land, he shall send his Angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife vnto my sonne fro thence.
Genesis 24:17
Then the seruant ranne to meete her, and said, Let me drinke, I pray thee, a litle water of thy pitcher.
Then the seruant ranne to meete her, and said, Let me drinke, I pray thee, a litle water of thy pitcher.
Genesis 24:18
And she said, Drinke sir: and she hasted, and let downe her pitcher vpon her hand and gaue him drinke.
And she said, Drinke sir: and she hasted, and let downe her pitcher vpon her hand and gaue him drinke.
Genesis 24:35
And the Lord hath blessed my master wonderfully, that he is become great: for he hath giuen him sheepe, and beeues, and siluer, and golde, and men seruants, and maide seruants, and camels, and asses.
And the Lord hath blessed my master wonderfully, that he is become great: for he hath giuen him sheepe, and beeues, and siluer, and golde, and men seruants, and maide seruants, and camels, and asses.
1 Kings 17:10
So he arose, & went to Zarephath: & when he came to the gate of the citie, beholde, the widowe was there gathering stickes: and he called her, and sayde, Bring me, I pray thee, a litle water in a vessel, that I may drinke.
So he arose, & went to Zarephath: & when he came to the gate of the citie, beholde, the widowe was there gathering stickes: and he called her, and sayde, Bring me, I pray thee, a litle water in a vessel, that I may drinke.
Isaiah 21:14
O inhabitants of the lande of Tema, bring foorth water to meete the thirstie, and preuent him that fleeth with his bread.
O inhabitants of the lande of Tema, bring foorth water to meete the thirstie, and preuent him that fleeth with his bread.
Isaiah 30:25
And vpon euery hie mountaine, and vpon euery hie hill shal there be riuers and streames of waters, in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers shall fall.
And vpon euery hie mountaine, and vpon euery hie hill shal there be riuers and streames of waters, in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers shall fall.
Isaiah 49:10
They shal not be hungrie, neither shal they be thirstie, neither shall the heat smite them, nor the sunne: for he that hath compassion on them, shall leade them: euen to the springs of waters shal he driue them.
They shal not be hungrie, neither shal they be thirstie, neither shall the heat smite them, nor the sunne: for he that hath compassion on them, shall leade them: euen to the springs of waters shal he driue them.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he said to David, thou [art] more righteous than I,.... By which it appears he thought himself righteous, though David was more so; the righteousness of David was so glaring, that his enemy himself being judge acknowledges it, but will not confess his own wickedness, having no true sense of sin, nor real sorrow for it:
for thou hast rewarded me good; in times past, and now; heretofore in killing Goliath, fighting his battles for him against the Philistines, driving the evil spirit from him, by playing on the harp before him, and now by sparing his life, only cutting off the skirt of his garment, when he could with equal ease have cut off his head:
whereas I have rewarded thee evil: in seeking to take away his life at various times, by casting a javelin at him more than once, sending messengers to kill him, and hunting after him from place to place, to take him and slay him.
