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Green's Literal Translation
1 Samuel 24:17
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.
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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.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And sayd to Dauid, Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast rendred me good, and I haue rendred thee euill.
And sayd to Dauid, Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast rendred me good, and I haue rendred thee euill.
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!
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 And it happened, when David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, Is this your voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice and wept. 17 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. 18 And you have today shown that you have dealt well with me, in that Jehovah shut me up into your hand, and you did not kill me. 19 For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go on his way well? And Jehovah will repay you good for that which you have done to me today. 20 And now, behold, I know that you shall certainly reign, and the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand. 21 And now, swear to me by Jehovah that you shall not cut off my seed after me, nor shall you destroy my name from the house of my father. 22 And David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up into the stronghold.
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
And Abraham was old, going on in days, and Jehovah had blessed Abraham in all things.
And Abraham was old, going on in days, and Jehovah had blessed Abraham in all things.
Genesis 24:6
And Abraham said to him, Take heed for yourself that you not take my son back there.
And Abraham said to him, Take heed for yourself that you not take my son back there.
Genesis 24:7
Jehovah, God of Heaven, who took me from the house of my father and from the land of my birth, and who spoke to me, and who swore to me, saying, I will give this land to your Seed; He shall send His Angel before you, and you shall take a wifefrom there for my son.
Jehovah, God of Heaven, who took me from the house of my father and from the land of my birth, and who spoke to me, and who swore to me, saying, I will give this land to your Seed; He shall send His Angel before you, and you shall take a wifefrom there for my son.
Genesis 24:17
And the slave ran to meet her and said, Please let me sip a little water from your pitcher.
And the slave ran to meet her and said, Please let me sip a little water from your pitcher.
Genesis 24:18
And she said, Drink, my lord. And she hurried and let down her pitcher on her hand and gave him a drink.
And she said, Drink, my lord. And she hurried and let down her pitcher on her hand and gave him a drink.
Genesis 24:35
And Jehovah has blessed my master much, and he is great. And He has given to him flocks and herds, and silver and gold, and male slaves and slave-girls, and camels and asses.
And Jehovah has blessed my master much, and he is great. And He has given to him flocks and herds, and silver and gold, and male slaves and slave-girls, and camels and asses.
1 Kings 17:10
And he rose up and went to Zarephath, and came in to the entrance of the city; and, behold, a widow woman was gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, Please bring to me a little water in a vessel, and I shall drink.
And he rose up and went to Zarephath, and came in to the entrance of the city; and, behold, a widow woman was gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, Please bring to me a little water in a vessel, and I shall drink.
Isaiah 21:14
The people of the land of Tema bring water to him who is thirsty; they went to meet the fugitive with his bread.
The people of the land of Tema bring water to him who is thirsty; they went to meet the fugitive with his bread.
Isaiah 30:25
And on every high mountain, and on every high hill, shall be rivulets lifted up, streams of water, in a day of great slaying, when towers fall.
And on every high mountain, and on every high hill, shall be rivulets lifted up, streams of water, in a day of great slaying, when towers fall.
Isaiah 49:10
They shall not hunger nor thirst; and the heat and sun shall not strike them. For He who has mercy on them shall lead them; and He shall guide them by the springs of water.
They shall not hunger nor thirst; and the heat and sun shall not strike them. For He who has mercy on them shall lead them; and He shall guide them by the springs of water.
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.
