2 Samuel 22:31

31 This God--1his way is perfect; the 2word of the LORD proves true; he is 3a shield for all those 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).

2 Samuel 22:31 In-Context

29 For you are my lamp, O LORD, and my God lightens my darkness.
30 For by you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.
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.
32 "For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God?
33 This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Deuteronomy 32:4; Matthew 5:48
  • 2. Proverbs 30:5
  • 3. ver. 3; Psalms 5:12; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 59:11; Psalms 84:9
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