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2 Samuel 22:31

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31 “As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
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2 Samuel 22:31 in Other Translations

KJV
31 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
ESV
31 This God--his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
NLT
31 “God’s way is perfect. All the LORD ’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
MSG
31 What a God! His road stretches straight and smooth. Every God-direction is road-tested. Everyone who runs toward him Makes it.
CSB
31 God-His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

2 Samuel 22:31 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:31

[As for] God, his way [is] perfect; the word of the Lord [is]
tried: he [is] a buckler to all them that trust in him.
(See Gill on Psalms 18:30).

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

2 Samuel 22:31 In-Context

29 You, LORD, are my lamp; the LORD turns my darkness into light.
30 With your help I can advance against a troop ; with my God I can scale a wall.
31 “As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
32 For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?
33 It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Deuteronomy 32:4; Matthew 5:48
  • 2. Psalms 12:6; Psalms 119:140; Proverbs 30:5-6
  • 3. S Genesis 15:1
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