Therefore Yahweh has rewarded me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight.
Parallel translations
- KJV Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.
- BSB So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.
- NKJV Therefore the Lord has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in His eyes.
- NASB “So the Lord has repaid me in accordance with my righteousness, In accordance with my cleanliness before His eyes.
- NLT The Lord rewarded me for doing right. He has seen my innocence.
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Quick answer
David repeats that God rewarded him according to his righteousness and cleanness. He underscores that God deals faithfully with the upright.
Overview
This refrain emphasizes the biblical principle that God honors covenant faithfulness and integrity of life. It is not a claim of earning salvation but of God's just and gracious dealings with his loyal servant. The verse upholds God's faithfulness to reward those who walk with him, a reward grounded ultimately in his grace.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- 2 Sam 22:21Yahweh rewarded me according to my righteousness. He rewarded me according to the cleanness of my hands.
- 2 Cor 5:10For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
- Rom 2:7–8to those who by perseverance in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;
- Prov 5:21For the ways of man are before Yahweh’s eyes. He examines all his paths.
- Isa 3:10Tell the righteous “Good!” For they shall eat the fruit of their deeds.
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