2 Samuel 22:21

2 Samuel 22:21 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
• New International Version (NIV)“The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)"The Lord dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he rewarded me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me.

Context of 2 Samuel 22:21

19They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the Lord helped me. 20He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me. The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior. 22For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God. 23For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

2 Samuel 22:21 word by word

יִגְמְלֵ֥נִי יְהוָ֖ה כְּצִדְקָתִ֑י כְּבֹ֥ר יָדַ֖י יָשִׁ֥יב לִֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• rewardedגָּמַלgâmal · to weanH1580
• me according to my righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666
• according to the cleannessבֹּרbôr · cleannessH1252
• of my handsיָדyâd · handH3027
• hath he recompensedשׁוּבshûb · to return: payH7725

Cross-references for 2 Samuel 22:21

• 2 Samuel 22:25The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.
• 1 Samuel 26:23The Lord rewards each man for his integrity and loyalty. Even though today the Lord delivered you into my hand, I was not willing to extend my hand against the Lord’s chosen one.
• 1 Kings 8:32Listen from heaven and make a just decision about your servants’ claims. Condemn the guilty party, declare the other innocent, and give both of them what they deserve.
• Psalms 7:3O Lord my God, if I have done what they say, or am guilty of unjust actions,
• Psalms 18:20The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.
• Psalms 19:11Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.
• 1 Corinthians 15:58So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
• Job 17:9But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
• Psalms 24:4The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.
• James 4:8Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded.

Commentaries on 2 Samuel 22:21

• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21-30David's rescue and success were linked to his obedience to God. God rewards those who live in a way that pleases him (see also Leviticus 26:1–13; Deuteronomy 28:1–14; Psalm 1).Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Samuel 22:21

• Integrity

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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