Psalms 18:20-26

20The Lord rewarded me because of my righteousness, because my hands are clean. He paid me back

21because I have kept the ways of the Lord and I have not wickedly turned away from my God,

22because all his judgments are in front of me and I have not turned away from his laws.

23I was innocent as far as he was concerned. I have kept myself from guilt.

24The Lord paid me back because of my righteousness, because he can see that my hands are clean.

25⌞In dealing⌟ with faithful people you are faithful, with innocent people you are innocent,

26with pure people you are pure. ⌞In dealing⌟ with devious people you are clever.