1 Samuel 26:18
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New International Version (©2011)
And he added, "Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done, and what wrong am I guilty of?

New Living Translation (©2007)
Why are you chasing me? What have I done? What is my crime?

English Standard Version (©2001)
And he said, “Why does my lord pursue after his servant? For what have I done? What evil is on my hands?

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
He also said, "Why then is my lord pursuing his servant? For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand?

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand?

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Then he continued, "Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand?

International Standard Version (©2012)
David said, "Why is your majesty pursuing his servant? For what have I done, and what evil do I bear toward you?

NET Bible (©2006)
He went on to say, "Why is my lord chasing his servant? What have I done? What wrong have I done?

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
"Why are you pursuing me?" he added. "What have I done? What crime have I committed?

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And he said, Why does my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?

American King James Version
And he said, Why does my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?

American Standard Version
And he said, Wherefore doth my lord pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said: Wherefore doth my lord persecute his servant? What have I done? or what evil is there in my hand?

Darby Bible Translation
And he said, Why does my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?

English Revised Version
And he said, Wherefore doth my lord pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand?

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said, Why doth my lord thus pursue his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?

World English Bible
He said, "Why does my lord pursue after his servant? For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand?

Young's Literal Translation
and he saith, 'Why is this -- my lord is pursuing after his servant? for what have I done, and what is in my hand evil?

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

26:13-20 David reasoned seriously and affectionately with Saul. Those who forbid our attendance on God's ordinances, do what they can to estrange us from God, and to make us heathens. We are to reckon that which exposes us to sin the greatest injury that can be done us. If the Lord stirred thee up against me, either in displeasure to me, taking this way to punish me for my sins against him, or in displeasure to thee, if it be the effect of that evil spirit from the Lord which troubles thee; let Him accept an offering from us both. Let us join in seeking peace, and to be reconciled with God by sacrifice.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And he said, wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant?.... Suggesting that it was both below him to do it, and against his interest; for David was his servant, and he would gladly have continued in his service, and done his business, but he drove him from it, and pursued him as a traitor, when he had not been guilty of any offence to his knowledge: and therefore puts the following questions:

for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? what crime had he committed, that he was pursued after this manner, and his life sought for? what had he done worthy of death? having a clear conscience, he could boldly ask these questions.

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David Reproves Abner
…17And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this your voice, my son David? And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king. 18And he said, Why does my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand? 19Now therefore, I pray you, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred you up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.

1 Samuel 24:9 He said to Saul, "Why do you listen when men say, 'David is bent on harming you'?
1 Samuel 24:11 See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. See that there is nothing in my hand to indicate that I am guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life.
Psalm 119:161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
Jeremiah 37:18 Then Jeremiah said to King Zedekiah, "What crime have I committed against you or your attendants or this people, that you have put me in prison?