17 And he went on to say to David: “You are more righteous than I am,+ for it is you who have rendered me good,+ and it is I who have rendered you evil.

21 In turn Saul said: “I have sinned.+ Come back, my son David, for I shall no more do you injury, in view of the fact that my soul has been precious+ in your eyes this day. Look! I have acted foolishly and am very much mistaken.”