2 Samuel 22:22 · KJV
“For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”
— 2 Samuel 22:22
The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
For all his judgments {were} before me: and {as for} his statutes, I did not depart from them.
2 Samuel 22 — Context
He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
21The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
22For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
23For all his judgments {were} before me: and {as for} his statutes, I did not depart from them.
24I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity. {before: Heb. to}
Cross References
Proverbs 8:32
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed {are they that} keep my ways.
Genesis 18:19
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Psalms 128:1
[A Song of degrees.] Blessed {is} every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
Psalms 36:3
The words of his mouth {are} iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, {and} to do good.
Psalms 119:1
ALEPH. Blessed {are} the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. {undefiled: or, perfect, or, sincere}
Hebrews 10:38-39
Now the just shall live by faith: but if {any man} draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
1 Samuel 12:3
Behold, here I {am}: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received {any} bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you. {bribe: Heb. ransom} {to blind...: or, that I should hide mine eyes at him}
Job 23:10-12
But he knoweth the way that I take: {when} he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. {that...: Heb. that is with me}