2 Samuel 22:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.

American Standard Version (1901)

For all his ordinances were before me; And as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.

Bible in Basic English

For all his decisions were before me, and I did not put away his laws from me.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For all his judgments are in my sight: and his precepts I have not removed from me.

Free Bible Version

I have kept all his laws in mind; I have not ignored his commandments.

Geneva Bible 1599

For all his lawes were before me, and his statutes: I did not depart therefrom.

King James (Authorized) Version

For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.

Translation for Translators

All of your regulations were in my mind, and I did not turn away from obeying all your statutes.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For all his righteous decrees have been before me; as for his statutes, I have not turned away from them.

Noah Webster Bible

For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.

World English Bible

For all his ordinances were before me. As for his statutes, I didn’t depart from them.

Young's Literal Translation

For all His judgments [are] before me, As to His statutes, I turn not from them.

Context

David’s Song of Deliverance

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. ²⁴And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.

Summary

This verse in 2 Samuel 22:23 highlights the righteousness of God and how He rewards people according to their righteousness and purity of heart. It emphasizes that God's way is perfect, and His word is flawless, serving as a shield for all who take refuge in Him. The verse encourages believers to trust in God's guidance and protection, knowing that He is a stronghold for those who are faithful to Him. It reflects the theme of God's faithfulness and justice throughout the Bible, reminding us of His unwavering support for those who walk in His ways.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad. See Gill on Psa 18:42. . 2 Samuel 22:44 sa2 22:44 sa2 22:44 sa2 22:44Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, thou hast kept me to be head of the heathen: a people which I knew not shall serve me. See Gill on Psa 18:43.

2 Samuel 22:23

David’s Song of Deliverance

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.

American Standard Version (1901)

For all his ordinances were before me; And as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.

Bible in Basic English

For all his decisions were before me, and I did not put away his laws from me.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For all his judgments are in my sight: and his precepts I have not removed from me.

Free Bible Version

I have kept all his laws in mind; I have not ignored his commandments.

Geneva Bible 1599

For all his lawes were before me, and his statutes: I did not depart therefrom.

King James (Authorized) Version

For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.

Translation for Translators

All of your regulations were in my mind, and I did not turn away from obeying all your statutes.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For all his righteous decrees have been before me; as for his statutes, I have not turned away from them.

Noah Webster Bible

For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.

World English Bible

For all his ordinances were before me. As for his statutes, I didn’t depart from them.

Young's Literal Translation

For all His judgments [are] before me, As to His statutes, I turn not from them.