and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.
Parallel translations
- WEB David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Yahweh was with him.
- KJV And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
- NKJV And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.
- NASB David was successful in all his ways, for the Lord was with him.
- NLT David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him.
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Quick answer
David acts wisely in all he does because the Lord is with him. His consistent success flows from God's presence.
Overview
In every undertaking David behaves wisely, and the reason given is that Yahweh is with him. His prudence and prosperity are the fruit of divine favor, not mere natural talent. The repeated emphasis on God's presence with David reassures the reader that his rise is the Lord's doing and pictures the blessing that rests on the One God appoints.
Cross-references & the web
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- Gen 39:23The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.
- Matt 28:20and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- 1 Sam 16:18One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”
- Josh 6:27So the LORD was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land.
- Gen 39:2–3And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
- Matt 1:23“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
- Acts 18:10For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”
- 1 Sam 10:7When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you.
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