2 Samuel 22:21

21 “The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me.

2 Samuel 22:21 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
21 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
English Standard Version (ESV)
21 "The LORD dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he rewarded me.
New Living Translation (NLT)
21 The LORD rewarded me for doing right; he restored me because of my innocence.
The Message Bible (MSG)
21 God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I cleaned up my act, he gave me a fresh start.
American Standard Version (ASV)
21 Jehovah rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
21 The LORD rewarded me because of my righteousness, because my hands are clean. He paid me back
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
21 The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; He repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
21 "The LORD has been good to me because I do what is right. He has rewarded me because I lead a pure life.

2 Samuel 22:21 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:21

The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness: according
to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
] (See Gill on Psalms 18:20).

2 Samuel 22:21 In-Context

19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support.
20 He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.
21 “The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me.
22 For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I am not guilty of turning from my God.
23 All his laws are before me; I have not turned away from his decrees.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S 1 Samuel 26:23
  • 2. Psalms 26:6
  • 3. Job 17:9; Job 22:30; Job 42:7-8; Psalms 24:4
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