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Verse 22

2 Samuel 22:24

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

I was also perfect toward him; And I kept myself from mine iniquity.

Bible in Basic English

And I was upright before him, and I kept myself from sin.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And I shall be perfect with him: and shall keep myself from my iniquity.

Free Bible Version

I am blameless in his sight; I keep myself from sinning.

Geneva Bible 1599

I was vpright also towarde him, and haue kept me from my wickednesse.

King James (Authorized) Version

I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity.

Translation for Translators

You know that I have not done anything that is evil; I have kept myself from doing things for which I should be punished.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I have also been innocent before him, and I have kept myself from sin.

Noah Webster Bible

I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from my iniquity.

World English Bible

I was also perfect toward him. I kept myself from my iniquity.

Young's Literal Translation

And I am perfect before Him, And I keep myself from mine iniquity.

Context

David’s Song of Deliverance

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. ²⁵So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.

Summary

This verse highlights the importance of living a blameless and upright life before God. It emphasizes the principle of reaping what one sows, indicating that God rewards those who are faithful and pure in heart. The verse encourages believers to walk in righteousness and integrity, trusting in the Lord's guidance and protection. It serves as a reminder that God's favor rests upon those who honor Him with their actions and attitudes. Overall, 2 Samuel 22:24 underscores the significance of living a life that is pleasing to God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto me. See Gill on Psa 18:44. . 2 Samuel 22:46 sa2 22:46 sa2 22:46 sa2 22:46Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places. See Gill on Psa 18:45.

2 Samuel 22:24

David’s Song of Deliverance

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. ²⁵So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

I was also perfect toward him; And I kept myself from mine iniquity.

Bible in Basic English

And I was upright before him, and I kept myself from sin.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And I shall be perfect with him: and shall keep myself from my iniquity.

Free Bible Version

I am blameless in his sight; I keep myself from sinning.

Geneva Bible 1599

I was vpright also towarde him, and haue kept me from my wickednesse.

King James (Authorized) Version

I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity.

Translation for Translators

You know that I have not done anything that is evil; I have kept myself from doing things for which I should be punished.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I have also been innocent before him, and I have kept myself from sin.

Noah Webster Bible

I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from my iniquity.

World English Bible

I was also perfect toward him. I kept myself from my iniquity.

Young's Literal Translation

And I am perfect before Him, And I keep myself from mine iniquity.