2 Samuel 22:27

27 To those who are pure you show that you are pure. But to those whose paths are crooked you show that you are clever.

2 Samuel 22:27 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:27

With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the
froward thou wilt show thyself unsavoury.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:26).

2 Samuel 22:27 In-Context

25 The LORD has rewarded me for doing what is right. He has rewarded me because I haven't done anything wrong.

26 "Lord, to those who are faithful you show that you are faithful. To those who are without blame you show that you are without blame.

27 To those who are pure you show that you are pure. But to those whose paths are crooked you show that you are clever.

28 You save those who aren't proud. But you watch the proud to bring them down.

29 Lord, you are my lamp. You bring light into my darkness.