2 Samuel 22:25
New International Version
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.

New Living Translation
The LORD rewarded me for doing right. He has seen my innocence.

English Standard Version
And the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.

Berean Standard Bible
So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.

King James Bible
Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.

New King James Version
Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in His eyes.

New American Standard Bible
“So the LORD has repaid me in accordance with my righteousness, In accordance with my cleanliness before His eyes.

NASB 1995
“Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes.

NASB 1977
“Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore Yahweh has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes.

Amplified Bible
“Therefore the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in His sight.

Christian Standard Bible
So the LORD repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So the LORD repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.

American Standard Version
Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight.

Contemporary English Version
You have been good to me because I do right; you have rewarded me for being innocent by your standards.

English Revised Version
Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eyesight.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD paid me back because of my righteousness, because he can see that I am clean.

Good News Translation
And so he rewards me because I do what is right, because he knows that I am innocent.

International Standard Version
The Lord has repaid me according to my righteousness, that is, according to my clean standing as he looks at me.

Majority Standard Bible
So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.

NET Bible
The LORD rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye-sight.

World English Bible
Therefore Yahweh has rewarded me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH returns to me, "" According to my righteousness, "" According to my cleanness before His eyes.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah returneth to me, According to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes.

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah will turn back to me according to my justice: According to my cleanness before his eyes.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord will recompense me according to my justice: and according to the cleanness of my hands in the sight of his eyes.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord will recompense me according to my justice, and according to the cleanness of my hands in the sight of his eyes.

New American Bible
So the LORD rewarded my righteousness, the cleanness of my hands in his sight.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH rewarded me according to my righteousness and according to the purity of my hands in front of his eyes
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in His eyes.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord will recompense me according to my righteousness, and according to the purity of my hands in his eye-sight.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Song of Deliverance
24And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity. 25So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight. 26To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;…

Cross References
Psalm 18:24
So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.

Psalm 18:20
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.

Psalm 7:8
The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.

Psalm 24:4-5
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully. / He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.

Psalm 26:1-2
Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. / Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.

Psalm 26:11
But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.

Psalm 37:6
He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.

Psalm 62:12
and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

Psalm 103:17-18
But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— / to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts.

Proverbs 11:20
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.

Proverbs 12:2
The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

Proverbs 21:3
To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Isaiah 3:10
Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.

Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.

recompensed

2 Samuel 22:21
The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

Isaiah 3:10
Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

Romans 2:7,8
To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: …

in his eye sight [heb] before his eyes

Proverbs 5:21
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.

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2 Samuel 22
1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings














So the LORD has repaid me
This phrase reflects the principle of divine retribution, where God rewards individuals based on their actions. In the context of David's life, it acknowledges God's faithfulness in delivering him from his enemies. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as Proverbs 11:18, which speaks of the righteous being rewarded. It also aligns with the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where obedience leads to blessings.

according to my righteousness
David speaks of his righteousness, which in the Old Testament context often refers to living in accordance with God's laws and commands. While David was not sinless, his heart was aligned with God, as seen in 1 Samuel 13:14, where he is described as a man after God's own heart. This righteousness is not self-proclaimed but recognized by God, highlighting the importance of sincerity and integrity in one's relationship with Him.

according to my cleanness
The term "cleanness" here refers to moral purity and integrity. In the cultural and religious context of ancient Israel, cleanness was a significant concept, often associated with ritual purity. However, David's reference is more about ethical and spiritual purity. This idea is further supported by Psalm 24:3-4, which speaks of those with clean hands and a pure heart being able to stand in God's holy place.

in His sight
This phrase emphasizes that true righteousness and cleanness are determined by God's perspective, not human standards. It underscores the belief that God sees and knows the heart, as stated in 1 Samuel 16:7, where God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances. This divine perspective ensures that God's judgments are just and true, aligning with His nature as a righteous judge.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The author of this song of praise, David is reflecting on his life and God's deliverance. He acknowledges God's justice in rewarding him for his righteousness.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as a just and righteous judge, rewarding David according to his righteousness.

3. Israel
The nation over which David ruled as king. This song is part of David's reflection on his reign and God's faithfulness to him and the nation.

4. The Song of Deliverance
This chapter is a song of praise and thanksgiving by David, celebrating God's deliverance from his enemies and Saul.

5. Righteousness and Cleanness
These terms refer to David's moral and ethical conduct, which he claims align with God's standards.
Teaching Points
God's Justice and Righteousness
God is just and rewards those who live righteously. This should encourage believers to pursue righteousness in their daily lives.

Self-Reflection and Integrity
Like David, believers should regularly reflect on their lives and strive to maintain integrity and purity before God.

God's Faithfulness
God's faithfulness to David is a reminder that He is faithful to His promises and will deliver those who trust in Him.

The Role of Grace
While David speaks of his righteousness, it is important to remember that it is ultimately God's grace that enables us to live righteously.

Living in God's Sight
Believers are called to live with an awareness of God's presence, striving to be clean and righteous in His sight.(25) To my cleanness.--Psalms 18, more poetically. "to the cleanness of my hands."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has repaid me
וַיָּ֧שֶׁב (way·yā·šeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

according to my righteousness,
כְּצִדְקָתִ֑י (kə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯî)
Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

according to my cleanness
כְּבֹרִ֖י (kə·ḇō·rî)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1252: Cleanness, pureness

in
לְנֶ֥גֶד (lə·ne·ḡeḏ)
Preposition-l
Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

His sight.
עֵינָֽיו׃ (‘ê·nāw)
Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain


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