1 Samuel 24:12

King James Version (KJV)

The Lord judge between me and thee, and the Lord avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.

Adam Clarke
Bible Commentary

The Lord judge between me and thee - Appeals of this kind to God are the common refuge of the poor and oppressed people. So also among the Hindoos: God will judge between us. Mother Kalee will judge. Sometimes this springs from a consciousness of innocence, and sometimes from a desire of revenge.

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Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary

David was falsely charged with seeking Saul's hurt; he shows Saul that God's providence had given him opportunity to do it. And it was upon a good principle that he refused to do it. He declares his fixed resolution never to be his own avenger. If men wrong us, God will right us, at farthest, in the judgment of the great day.

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