Psalms 18:22
Psalms 18:22 in Multiple Translations
For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.
For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
For all his ordinances were before me, And I put not away his statutes from me.
For all his decisions were before me, and I did not put away his laws from me.
I have kept all his laws in mind; I have not ignored his commandments.
For all his Lawes were before mee, and I did not cast away his commandements from mee.
For all His judgments [are] before me, And His statutes I turn not from me.
For all his ordinances were before me. I didn’t put away his statutes from me.
For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
My behavior was directed by his rules; I have not stopped obeying them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 18:22
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Psalms 18:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
שָׁ֭מַרְתִּי
דַּרְכֵ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/לֹֽא
רָ֝שַׁ֗עְתִּי
מֵ/אֱלֹהָֽ/י
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
שָׁ֭מַרְתִּי
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
דַּרְכֵ֣י
derek
H1870
way
N-cp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
רָ֝שַׁ֗עְתִּי
râshaʻ
H7561
be wicked
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
מֵ/אֱלֹהָֽ/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 18:22
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
שָׁ֭מַרְתִּי
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
דַּרְכֵ֣י
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cp
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
רָ֝שַׁ֗עְתִּי
râshaʻ
H7561
"be wicked"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
Being wicked or acting wrongly is what this Hebrew word describes. In Psalm 37:7, the Bible warns against being wicked and instead encourages trusting in God.
Definition: 1) to be wicked, act wickedly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be wicked, act wickedly 1a2) to be guilty, be condemned 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to condemn as guilty (in civil relations) 1b2) to condemn as guilty (in ethical or religious relations) 1b3) to act wickedly (in ethics and religion)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: condemn, make trouble, vex, be (commit, deal, depart, do) wicked(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 22:8; Job 32:3; Psalms 18:22.
מֵ/אֱלֹהָֽ/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 18:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 18:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:22
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:22
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:22
- Sermons on Psalms 18:22
Context — The LORD Is My Rock
20The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.
21For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God.
22For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.
23And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity. 24So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:13 | With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:112 | I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes, even to the very end. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:30 | I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:128 | Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:117 | Uphold me, and I will be saved, that I may always regard Your statutes. |
| 6 | John 5:14 | Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.” |
Psalms 18:22 Summary
[Psalms 18:22 means that the speaker is making a conscious effort to follow God's rules and commands, and is aware of them at all times, similar to what is described in Psalms 119:97-100. This is important because it shows that the speaker values obeying God and wants to please Him, as seen in John 14:15. By keeping God's ordinances in mind, we can avoid sin and live a life that honors God, as described in Romans 8:5-8. This can lead to a deeper relationship with God and a more peaceful life, as promised in Psalms 119:165.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God's ordinances to be before me?
This means that the speaker has a deep awareness and understanding of God's laws and commands, as seen in Psalms 18:22, and is actively considering them in their daily life, similar to what is described in Psalms 119:105.
How can I ensure I am not disregarding God's statutes like the speaker in this verse?
To avoid disregarding God's statutes, we must regularly read and meditate on Scripture, such as Psalms 1:2, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide us in understanding and applying God's commands in our lives, as promised in John 16:13.
What is the relationship between keeping God's ordinances and being rewarded by Him?
According to Psalms 18:20-24, keeping God's ordinances and being blameless before Him is closely tied to receiving rewards from the Lord, as seen in the speaker's experience, and this principle is also reflected in Matthew 25:21-23, where faithfulness is rewarded.
How can I prioritize God's ordinances in my daily life?
Prioritizing God's ordinances involves making time to read and study Scripture, such as Deuteronomy 6:6-9, praying for guidance, and seeking to apply God's commands in every area of life, which can lead to a deeper relationship with God and a more obedient heart, as described in Psalms 119:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some of God's ordinances that I may be disregarding in my own life, and how can I make a conscious effort to obey them?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence and commands in my daily life, and how will this impact my relationships and decisions?
- How does the speaker's statement in Psalms 18:22 challenge or encourage me in my own walk with God, and what changes can I make to prioritize obedience to His commands?
- What are some practical steps I can take to ensure that God's ordinances are 'before me' at all times, guiding my thoughts and actions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:22
For all his judgments [were] before me,.... That is, the precepts of the law of God, which David had a respect unto, loved, took delight and pleasure in, and so had them all in his sight, and made
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:22
For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me. For all his judgments were before me. So long as one keeps these before his eyes, he is safe from utter apostasy (Psalms 119:176).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:22
Before me, i.e. before the eyes of my mind; I diligently studied and considered them, that I might govern my whole life by them. From me, i.e. out of my view, as ungodly men do; who like not to retain God nor his word in their hearts or thoughts.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:22
Psalms 18:22 For all his judgments [were] before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.Ver. 22. For all his judgments were before me] Mine obedience (in desire and endeavour at least) was universal, extending to the compass of the whole law; and this is a sure sign of sincerity, Hence in the next words,
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:22
(20-23) for this protestation of innocence comp. Psalms 7, 17 and Job, passim. Self-righteous pride and vindication of one’s character under calumny are very different things. If taken of the nation at large, comp. Numbers 23:21. Here, also, the text in Samuel offers one or two trifling variations from ours.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:22
Verse 22. All his judgments were before me] I kept his law before my eyes, that I might see my duty and know how to walk and please God.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:22
22. God’s commandments were continually present to his mind as the rule of his life. Cp. Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Psalms 119:30; Psalms 119:102; and contrast the spirit of the ungodly man in Psalms 10:5. and I did not put away &c.] In order to sin without compunction. This reading suits the parallelism best, and is preferable to that in 2 Sam., “and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.”
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:22
For all his judgments - All his statutes, ordinances, laws. The word judgment is commonly used in this sense in the Scriptures, as referring to that which God has judged or determined to be right.
Sermons on Psalms 18:22
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The Fear Factor by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fearing God and keeping His commandments. He warns against complacency and self-assurance, reminding the audience that eve |
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To the Elect Lady by Bob Bruton | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not just talking about our faith, but also living it out in our actions. He refers to the commandment to walk in truth, whi |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 507 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and mastering our will. He quotes missionary Hudson Taylor, who said that God always gives His best to those |
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Heart Purity by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson emphasizes the necessity of heart purity, explaining that true purity is not merely external but must originate from the heart, which is the seat of true religion. He |
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Solemn Covenant (1877) by D.S. Warner | D.S. Warner preaches about the solemn covenant between God and His people, emphasizing the binding agreement where God promises to be merciful, remember sins no more, and be their |
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Free Agency and the Will by R.L. Dabney | R.L. Dabney preaches about the debate on whether man is a free agent, addressing the arguments of Theological Fatalists and Sensualistic Necessitarians. He refutes these views by e |
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Choices by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the significance of our choices, particularly when we have the freedom to choose our actions. He illustrates that a person's true character is revealed not in |