And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
Parallel translations
- WEB David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Yahweh was with him.
- BSB and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because 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
Cross-references · 8
- Gen 39:23The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.
- Matt 28:20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
- 1 Sam 16:18Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.
- Josh 6:27So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country.
- Gen 39:2–3And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
- Matt 1:23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
- Acts 18:10For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
- 1 Sam 10:7And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.
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