New International Version The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight. New Living Translation The LORD rewarded me for doing right. He has seen my innocence. English Standard Version And the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight. Berean Standard Bible So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness before His eyes. King James Bible Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight. New King James Version Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in His eyes. New American Standard Bible “So the LORD has repaid me in accordance with my righteousness, In accordance with my cleanliness before His eyes. NASB 1995 “Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes. NASB 1977 “Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore Yahweh has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes. Amplified Bible “Therefore the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in His sight. Berean Annotated Bible So the LORD {YHWH} has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight [according to the cleanness of my hands]. Christian Standard Bible So the LORD repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the LORD repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight. American Standard Version Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight. Contemporary English Version You have been good to me because I do right; you have rewarded me for being innocent by your standards. English Revised Version Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eyesight. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD paid me back because of my righteousness, because he can see that I am clean. Good News Translation And so he rewards me because I do what is right, because he knows that I am innocent. International Standard Version The Lord has repaid me according to my righteousness, that is, according to my clean standing as he looks at me. NET Bible The LORD rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior. New Heart English Bible Therefore the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye-sight. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight. World English Bible Therefore Yahweh has rewarded me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH returns to me, "" According to my righteousness, "" According to my cleanness before His eyes. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness before His eyes. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah returneth to me, According to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah will turn back to me according to my justice: According to my cleanness before his eyes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord will recompense me according to my justice: and according to the cleanness of my hands in the sight of his eyes. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord will recompense me according to my justice, and according to the cleanness of my hands in the sight of his eyes. New American Bible So the LORD rewarded my righteousness, the cleanness of my hands in his sight. New Revised Standard Version Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH rewarded me according to my righteousness and according to the purity of my hands in front of his eyes OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in His eyes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord will recompense me according to my righteousness, and according to the purity of my hands in his eye-sight. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context David's Song of Deliverance…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. 26To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;… Cross References So the LORD has repaid me Psalm 18:24 So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight. Proverbs 24:12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? 2 Timothy 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. according to my righteousness, Psalm 7:8 The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity. 1 Kings 8:32 then may You hear from heaven and act. May You judge Your servants, condemning the wicked man by bringing down on his own head what he has done, and justifying the righteous man by rewarding him according to his righteousness. 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 extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. according to my cleanness Psalm 18:20 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. Psalm 24:4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully. Psalm 26:6 I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD, in His sight. 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. Luke 1:6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. Psalm 17:2 May my vindication come from Your presence; may Your eyes see what is right. Psalm 26:1-2 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. / Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind. Psalm 26:11 But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me. Psalm 37:6 He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. Psalm 62:12 and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds. Treasury of Scripture Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight. recompensed 2 Samuel 22:21 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. Isaiah 3:10 Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Romans 2:7,8 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: … in his eye sight [heb] before his eyes Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. Jump to Previous Clean Cleanness Eye Eyes Eyesight Hands Recompensed Returneth Reward Rewarded Righteousness SightJump to Next Clean Cleanness Eye Eyes Eyesight Hands Recompensed Returneth Reward Rewarded Righteousness Sight2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsSo the LORD has repaid me David credits the LORD for delivering him from Saul, the Philistines, and other enemies who sought his life. His victories and preservation were not the result of his own strength alone but of God’s righteous judgment and faithfulness. Psa 18:24 So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness… according to my righteousness, David had remained loyal to the LORD and refused to seize the kingdom through violence against Saul, though he had opportunities to do so. His righteousness did not mean sinlessness, but covenant faithfulness and a sincere desire to obey God. Psa 7:8 The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD… according to my cleanness David’s conduct toward Saul and his refusal to harm the LORD’s anointed demonstrated integrity before God. He had not used deceit, murder, or rebellion to obtain what God had promised him. Psa 18:20 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness… in His sight. God’s judgment rested on what He knew of David’s heart and actions. The LORD saw David’s restraint, loyalty, and dependence upon Him, and He vindicated him in His time. 2Co 8:21 For we are taking great care to do what is right,… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of praise, David is reflecting on his life and God's deliverance. He acknowledges God's justice in rewarding him for his righteousness. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as a just and righteous judge, rewarding David according to his righteousness. 3. Israel The nation over which David ruled as king. This song is part of David's reflection on his reign and God's faithfulness to him and the nation. 4. The Song of Deliverance This chapter is a song of praise and thanksgiving by David, celebrating God's deliverance from his enemies and Saul. 5. Righteousness and Cleanness These terms refer to David's moral and ethical conduct, which he claims align with God's standards. Teaching Points God's Justice and RighteousnessGod is just and rewards those who live righteously. This should encourage believers to pursue righteousness in their daily lives. Self-Reflection and Integrity Like David, believers should regularly reflect on their lives and strive to maintain integrity and purity before God. God's Faithfulness God's faithfulness to David is a reminder that He is faithful to His promises and will deliver those who trust in Him. The Role of Grace While David speaks of his righteousness, it is important to remember that it is ultimately God's grace that enables us to live righteously. Living in God's Sight Believers are called to live with an awareness of God's presence, striving to be clean and righteous in His sight. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 22:25?2. How does 2 Samuel 22:25 relate to living a life of integrity today? 3. What does "the cleanness of my hands" signify in a Christian's life? 4. How can we ensure our actions align with God's standards as in 2 Samuel 22:25? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of righteousness and integrity before God? 6. How can we apply the principle of divine reward for righteousness in our lives? 7. How does 2 Samuel 22:25 reflect God's view of righteousness and integrity? 8. What historical context influences the message of 2 Samuel 22:25? 9. How does archaeology support the events surrounding 2 Samuel 22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 22? (25) To my cleanness.--Psalms 18, more poetically. "to the cleanness of my hands."David’s words celebrate a faithful God who rewards obedient, repentant hearts. The verse is not self-exaltation but a testimony that the Lord notices righteousness cultivated by His grace, declares His forgiven children clean, and responds with tangible rescue and blessing. The same God invites believers today to pursue righteousness, maintain cleanness through ongoing fellowship with Him, and expect His just and loving repayment. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the LORDיְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has repaid me וַיָּ֧שֶׁב (way·yā·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again according to my righteousness, כְּצִדְקָתִ֑י (kə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯî) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively according to my cleanness כְּבֹרִ֖י (kə·ḇō·rî) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1252: Cleanness, pureness in לְנֶ֥גֶד (lə·ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition-l Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before His sight. עֵינָֽיו׃ (‘ê·nāw) Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 22:25 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 22:25 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 22:25 Bible.com 2 Samuel 22:25 NIV |
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