Psalms 18:24
Psalms 18:24 in Multiple Translations
So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.
Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
Because of this the Lord has given me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean in his eyes.
The Lord rewarded me for doing what's right. I am innocent in his sight.
Therefore the Lord rewarded me according to my righteousnesse, and according to the purenes of mine hands in his sight.
And Jehovah doth return to me, According to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands, Over-against his eyes.
Therefore the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.
So he rewards me because I do what is right; he knows that I [SYN] have not committed sins.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 18:24
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Psalms 18:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אֱהִ֣י
תָמִ֣ים
עִמּ֑/וֹ
וָ֝/אֶשְׁתַּמֵּ֗ר
מֵ/עֲוֺנִֽ/י
וָ/אֱהִ֣י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
תָמִ֣ים
tâmîym
H8549
unblemished
Adj
עִמּ֑/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
וָ֝/אֶשְׁתַּמֵּ֗ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-1cs
מֵ/עֲוֺנִֽ/י
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 18:24
וָ/אֱהִ֣י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
תָמִ֣ים
tâmîym
H8549
"unblemished"
Adj
This Hebrew word means unblemished or perfect, like an animal without defects. It describes something or someone that is whole and complete, like the sacrifices in Leviticus. It is used to describe integrity and truth.
Definition: : unblemished/perfect 1) complete, whole, entire, sound 1a) complete, whole, entire 1b) whole, sound, healthful 1c) complete, entire (of time) 1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity 1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole. See also: Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalms 15:2.
עִמּ֑/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
וָ֝/אֶשְׁתַּמֵּ֗ר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-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.
מֵ/עֲוֺנִֽ/י
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
Study Notes — Psalms 18:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 18:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:24
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:24
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:24
- Sermons on Psalms 18:24
Context — The LORD Is My Rock
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.
25To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; 26to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 10:41–42 | Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.” |
| 2 | Ruth 2:12 | May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.” |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 26:23 | May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed. |
| 4 | Hebrews 6:16 | Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument. |
| 5 | 2 Thessalonians 1:6–7 | After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels |
Psalms 18:24 Summary
[This verse means that God rewards our faithfulness and obedience to Him. When we follow God's commands and live a righteous life, He sees our actions and repays us accordingly, as seen in Psalms 18:24. This is not about earning God's favor, but about being faithful to Him, as stated in Psalms 18:25, and trusting in His goodness and love, as seen in Psalms 23:6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to repay us according to our righteousness?
This means that God rewards our faithfulness and obedience to Him, as seen in Psalms 18:24, and is a principle also found in Proverbs 11:18, which says that those who sow righteousness will have a sure reward.
Can we really be righteous before God?
According to the Bible, our righteousness is not based on our own merits, but on our faith in God, as stated in Romans 3:22, and our obedience to His commands, as seen in Psalms 18:22-23.
How does God view our actions?
God sees our actions and repays us accordingly, as stated in Psalms 18:24, and also in Matthew 16:27, which says that He will repay each person according to what they have done.
Is this verse saying that we can earn God's favor?
No, this verse is not saying that we can earn God's favor by our own actions, but rather that God is a righteous God who rewards those who are faithful to Him, as seen in Psalms 18:25, which says that to the faithful, God shows Himself faithful.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can demonstrate faithfulness and obedience to God, so that I may experience His reward?
- How can I cultivate a heart of righteousness and purity, so that I may be blameless before God?
- In what ways can I show myself faithful to God, so that He may show Himself faithful to me?
- What does it mean for me to have 'clean hands' before God, and how can I maintain a pure heart and life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:24
Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness,.... Having proved and supported this proposition by the above reasons, it is repeated, for confirmation's sake; according to the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:24
Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:24
Psalms 18:24 Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.Ver. 24. Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me] See on Psalms 18:20. Reward and mercy are joined together in the second commandment; and, Psalms 62:12, it is a mercy in God to reward a man according to his work. According to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight] i.e. Which he hath beheld in me; though mine enemies were of another judgment, Qua illo iudice praeditus sum (Vatab.).
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:24
24–27. The law of God’s dealings with men. The assertion of Psa 18:20 is repeated as the conclusion to be drawn from the review of David’s conduct in Psalms 18:21-23, and is confirmed in Psalms 18:25-27 by a statement of the general laws of God’s moral government. His attitude towards men is and must be conditioned by their attitude towards Him. Cp. 1 Samuel 2:30; 1 Samuel 15:23. There must be some moral correspondence in a man’s character to enable God to reveal Himself to Him as ‘merciful,’ ‘perfect,’ ‘pure.’
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:24
Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me - By delivering me from my enemies. The divine interpositions in his behalf had been of the nature of a reward or recompense.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:24
24. Recompensed me according, etc.—In Psalms 18:24-26 the great principle of the divine government is clearly recognised, namely: that God will deal with men as they deal with one another.
Sermons on Psalms 18:24
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How Clean Are Your Hands? by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe emphasizes the importance of maintaining clean hands and righteousness before God, highlighting how God rewards those who walk in integrity and keep His ways. Throug |
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Jehovah-Nissi by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of hungering for God and wanting to know who He is. The message is part of a series of eight or nine messages. The speaker enc |
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(Come Up Higher) Choosing the Heavenly Over the Earthly by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not letting money become our master. He compares money to a servant and highlights that whether we are rich or poor, it is |
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Don't Be Offended by the Ordinary by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of being offended at the ordinary. He emphasizes that many people have preconceived notions of how God should work and what He sho |
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Study Notes - Visions of God by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the importance of having an open heaven, as seen through Ezekiel's vision and the need for divine revelation. The sermon delves into the significance of |
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A Home With a Difference by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches about the importance of establishing a home with a difference, focusing on the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4:8-17. This woman's home was characteri |
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How to Raise a Dead Kid by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches about the importance of establishing a home with a difference, focusing on the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4:8-17. This woman's home was characteri |