2 Samuel 22:22

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God.

American Standard Version (1901)

For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.

Bible in Basic English

For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not been turned away in sin from my God.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Because I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

Free Bible Version

For I have followed the Lord's ways; I have not sinned by turning away from my God.

Geneva Bible 1599

For I kept the wayes of the Lord, and did not wickedly against my God.

King James (Authorized) Version

For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh, I have obeyed your laws; I have not turned away from you, my God.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For I have kept the ways of Yahweh and have not acted wickedly by turning from my God.

Noah Webster Bible

For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

World English Bible

For I have kept Yahweh’s ways, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

Young's Literal Translation

For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not done wickedly against my God.

Context

David’s Song of Deliverance

²¹The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. ²²For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. ²³For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.

Summary

In this verse, David praises the Lord for his righteousness and faithfulness. He acknowledges that God rewards people according to their righteousness and purity of heart. David's words reflect his deep trust in God's character and his belief that God is just in all His ways. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of living a life of integrity and seeking righteousness in the eyes of the Lord.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me. See Gill on Psa 18:40. . 2 Samuel 22:42 sa2 22:42 sa2 22:42 sa2 22:42They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the Lord, but he answered them not. See Gill on Psa 18:41.

2 Samuel 22:22

David’s Song of Deliverance

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God.

American Standard Version (1901)

For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.

Bible in Basic English

For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not been turned away in sin from my God.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Because I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

Free Bible Version

For I have followed the Lord's ways; I have not sinned by turning away from my God.

Geneva Bible 1599

For I kept the wayes of the Lord, and did not wickedly against my God.

King James (Authorized) Version

For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh, I have obeyed your laws; I have not turned away from you, my God.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For I have kept the ways of Yahweh and have not acted wickedly by turning from my God.

Noah Webster Bible

For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

World English Bible

For I have kept Yahweh’s ways, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

Young's Literal Translation

For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not done wickedly against my God.

2 Samuel 22:22

Verse

Context

David’s Song of Deliverance

Summary

Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

2 Samuel 22:22

David’s Song of Deliverance

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes