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 attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me. 20He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me. The Lord rewarded me for doing right; he restored me because of my innocence. 22For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not turned from my God to follow evil. 23I have followed all his regulations; I have never abandoned his decrees.

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 doing right. He has seen my innocence.
• 1 Samuel 26:23The Lord gives his own reward for doing good and for being loyal, and I refused to kill you even when the Lord placed you in my power, for you are the Lord’s anointed one.
• 1 Kings 8:32then hear from heaven and judge between your servants—the accuser and the accused. Punish the guilty as they deserve. Acquit the innocent because of their innocence.
• Psalms 7:3O Lord my God, if I have done wrong or am guilty of injustice,
• Psalms 18:20The Lord rewarded me for doing right; he restored me because of my innocence.
• Psalms 19:11They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.
• 1 Corinthians 15:58So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
• Job 17:9The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.
• Psalms 24:4Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.
• James 4:8Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

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

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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