Holy Scripture
1 Samuel 24:17
A church father on this verse
“Not even this act of benevolence moved Saul, however. Again he gathered an army and again he set out in pursuit, until he was a second time apprehended by David in the cave where he more clearly revealed his own iniquity and made the virtue of David even more resplendent. Envy is the most savage form of hatred. Favors…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17And 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.
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In context
15And now after whom dost thou come forth, O king of Israel? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, and after a flea?
16The Lord be judge and umpire between me and thee, the Lord look upon and judge my cause, and rescue me out of thy hand.
— 1 Samuel 24:17 —
18And Saul said to David, Thou art more righteous than I, for thou hast recompensed me good, but I have recompensed thee evil.
19And thou hast told me today what good thou hast done me, how the Lord shut me up into thy hands today, and thou didst not slay me.