2 Samuel 22:31

31 "1As for God, His way is blameless; 2The word of the LORD is tested; 3He 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).

2 Samuel 22:31 In-Context

29 "For You are my lamp, O LORD ; And the LORD illumines my darkness.
30 "For by You I can run upon a troop; By my God I can leap over a wall.
31 "As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is tested; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
32 "For who is God, besides the LORD ? And who is a rock, besides our God?
33 "God is my strong fortress; And He sets the blameless in His way.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Deuteronomy 32:4; Matthew 5:48
  • 2. Psalms 12:6; Psalms 119:140; Proverbs 30:5
  • 3. 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 84:9

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit "complete;" or "having integrity"
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