Genesis 38:26

When Judah recognized them, he admitted, "She is more upright than I, because I never did give her my son Shelah." And he never had sex with her again.

1 Samuel 24:17

to David, "You are more righteous than I am, because you have treated me well even though I've treated you poorly.

Genesis 4:1

Later, Adam had sexual relations with his wife Eve. She became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "I have given birth to a male child the LORD."

Genesis 37:33

Examining it, he cried out, "It's my son's tunic! A wild animal has no doubt torn Joseph to pieces."

Genesis 38:14

So she took off her mourning apparel, covered herself with a shawl, and concealed her outward appearance. Then she went out and sat at the entrance of Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah, because she knew that even though Shelah had grown up, she wasn't being given to him as his wife.

2 Samuel 16:22

So they erected a tent for Absalom on the palace roof and Absalom went in and had sex with his father's mistresses right in front of all Israel.

2 Samuel 20:3

When David arrived at his palace in Jerusalem, the king took the ten mistresses whom he had left behind to keep the palace in order and placed them in a separate house, providing for them under the care of a protective guard. He never visited them again, so they were under care until they died, living as if their husbands had died.

2 Samuel 24:17

When David saw the angel who had been attacking the people, he told the LORD, "Look, I'm the one who has sinned! I did the evil. These are only sheep! What did they do? Please, let your hand fall on me and on my household!"

Job 4:5

"But now it's your turn, and you're the one who is worn out! Now it's striking you, and you're dismayed!

Job 34:31-32

"Has anyone ever really told God, "I've endured, and I won't act corruptly anymore.

Job 40:5

I spoke once, but I can't answer; I tried a second time, but I won't do so anymore."

Ezekiel 16:52

So now, bear your own shame as you mediate for your sisters. The sins that you've committed are more detestable than theirs. That makes them more righteous than you. Indeed, be ashamed and bear your reproach, because you've made your sisters to be more righteous than you."

Habakkuk 1:13

Your eyes are too pure to gaze upon evil; and you cannot tolerate wickedness. So why do you tolerate the treacherous? And why do you stay silent while the wicked devour those who are more righteous than they are?

Matthew 3:8

Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance!

John 8:9

When they heard this, they went away one by one, beginning with the oldest, and he was left alone with the woman standing there.

Romans 3:19

Now we know that whatever the Law says applies to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.

Romans 13:12

The night is almost over, and the day is near. Let's therefore put aside the actions of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Titus 2:11-12

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.

1 Peter 4:2-3

so that he can live the rest of his mortal life guided, not by human desires, but by the will of God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more.

Acknowledged

More righteous

Bible References

Acknowledged

Genesis 37:33
Examining it, he cried out, "It's my son's tunic! A wild animal has no doubt torn Joseph to pieces."

She hath

1 Samuel 24:17
to David, "You are more righteous than I am, because you have treated me well even though I've treated you poorly.
2 Samuel 24:17
When David saw the angel who had been attacking the people, he told the LORD, "Look, I'm the one who has sinned! I did the evil. These are only sheep! What did they do? Please, let your hand fall on me and on my household!"
Ezekiel 16:52
So now, bear your own shame as you mediate for your sisters. The sins that you've committed are more detestable than theirs. That makes them more righteous than you. Indeed, be ashamed and bear your reproach, because you've made your sisters to be more righteous than you."
Habakkuk 1:13
Your eyes are too pure to gaze upon evil; and you cannot tolerate wickedness. So why do you tolerate the treacherous? And why do you stay silent while the wicked devour those who are more righteous than they are?
John 8:9
When they heard this, they went away one by one, beginning with the oldest, and he was left alone with the woman standing there.
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the Law says applies to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.

More righteous

Genesis 38:14
So she took off her mourning apparel, covered herself with a shawl, and concealed her outward appearance. Then she went out and sat at the entrance of Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah, because she knew that even though Shelah had grown up, she wasn't being given to him as his wife.

And he knew

Genesis 4:1
Later, Adam had sexual relations with his wife Eve. She became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "I have given birth to a male child the LORD."
2 Samuel 16:22
So they erected a tent for Absalom on the palace roof and Absalom went in and had sex with his father's mistresses right in front of all Israel.
2 Samuel 20:3
When David arrived at his palace in Jerusalem, the king took the ten mistresses whom he had left behind to keep the palace in order and placed them in a separate house, providing for them under the care of a protective guard. He never visited them again, so they were under care until they died, living as if their husbands had died.
Job 4:5
"But now it's your turn, and you're the one who is worn out! Now it's striking you, and you're dismayed!
Job 34:31
"Has anyone ever really told God, "I've endured, and I won't act corruptly anymore.
Job 40:5
I spoke once, but I can't answer; I tried a second time, but I won't do so anymore."
Matthew 3:8
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance!
Romans 13:12
The night is almost over, and the day is near. Let's therefore put aside the actions of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.
1 Peter 4:2
so that he can live the rest of his mortal life guided, not by human desires, but by the will of God.

General references

Leviticus 13:23
If the scab remains in place and doesn't spread, then it's the scab from the boil. The priest is to declare him clean."
Leviticus 18:15
"You are not to expose the nakedness of your daughter-in-law. She's the wife of your son. You are not to have sexual relations with her.
Proverbs 5:9
so that you don't give your honor to others, and waste your best years;
Luke 20:28
and asked him, "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife but no child, the man should marry the widow and have children for his brother.

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