Christian Standard Bible
2 Samuel 22:31
31God — his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.
2 Samuel 22:31 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
- New International Version (NIV)“As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
- New King James Version (NKJV)As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
Context of 2 Samuel 22:31
29Lord, you are my lamp; the Lord illuminates my darkness. 30With you I can attack a barricade, and with my God I can leap over a wall. God — his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him. 32For who is God besides the Lord? And who is a rock? Only our God. 33God is my strong refuge; he makes my way perfect.
Read all of 2 Samuel 222 Samuel 22:31 word by word
הָאֵ֖ל תָּמִ֣ים דַּרְכּ֑וֹ אִמְרַ֤ת יְהוָה֙ צְרוּפָ֔ה מָגֵ֣ן ה֔וּא לְכֹ֖ל הַחֹסִ֥ים בּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
- his wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
- perfectתָּמִיםtâmîym · unblemishedH8549
- the wordאִמְרָה'imrâh 'emrâh · wordH565
- of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- triedצָרַףtsâraph · to refineH6884
- a bucklerמָגֵןmâgên meginnâh · shieldH4043
- to all them that trustחָסָהchâsâh · to seek refugeH2620
Cross-references for 2 Samuel 22:31
- Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock — his work is perfect; all his ways are just. A faithful God, without bias, he is righteous and true.
- Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of the heavens, because all his works are true and his ways are just. He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
- Matthew 5:48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
- Revelation 15:3They sang the song of God’s servant Moses and the song of the Lamb: Great and awe-inspiring are your works, Lord God, the Almighty; just and true are your ways, King of the nations.
- Psalms 12:6The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times.
- Psalms 18:30God — his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.
- Psalms 119:140Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it.
- Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is pure; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
- 2 Samuel 22:3my God, my rock where I seek refuge. My shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, you save me from violence.
- Psalms 35:2Take your shields — large and small — and come to my aid.
- Psalms 91:4He will cover you with his feathers; you will take refuge under his wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield.
- Psalms 2:7I will declare the Lord’s decree. He said to me, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father.
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Commentaries on 2 Samuel 22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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