2 Samuel 22:22

22 For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I am not guilty of turning from my God.

2 Samuel 22:22 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
22 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
English Standard Version (ESV)
22 For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God.
New Living Translation (NLT)
22 For I have kept the ways of the LORD ; I have not turned from my God to follow evil.
The Message Bible (MSG)
22 Indeed, I've kept alert to God's ways; I haven't taken God for granted.
American Standard Version (ASV)
22 For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
22 because I have kept the ways of the LORD and I have not wickedly turned away from my God,
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
22 For I have kept the ways of the Lord and have not turned from my God to wickedness.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
22 I have lived the way the LORD wanted me to. I haven't done evil by turning away from my God.

2 Samuel 22:22 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:22

For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly
departed from my God.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:21).

2 Samuel 22:22 In-Context

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.
24 I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Genesis 18:19; Psalms 128:1; Proverbs 8:32
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