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and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />With the pure You will show Yourself pure; And with the devious You will show Yourself shrewd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />With the <i>one who is</i> pure You show Yourself pure, But with the perverted You show Yourself astute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />With the pure You show Yourself pure, And with the perverted You show Yourself astute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />With the pure Thou dost show Thyself pure, And with the perverted Thou dost show Thyself astute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />With the pure You show Yourself pure, And with the crooked You show Yourself astute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“With the pure You show Yourself pure, With the perverted You show Yourself astute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />with the pure you prove yourself pure, but with the crooked you prove yourself shrewd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />with the pure You prove Yourself pure, but with the crooked You prove Yourself shrewd. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />With all who are sincere you are sincere, but you treat the unfaithful as their deeds deserve. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the perverse thou wilt shew thyself froward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />with pure people you are pure. [In dealing] with devious people you are clever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are pure to those who are pure, but hostile to those who are wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In the company of the pure you demonstrate your purity. In the company of the perverted you will appear to be perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />With the pure you show yourself pure. And with the crooked you show yourself tortuous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt contend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />With the pure you will show yourself pure. With the crooked you will show yourself shrewd. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />With the pure You show Yourself pure, "" And with the perverse You show Yourself a wrestler.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> With the pure Thou shewest Thyself pure, And with the perverse Thou shewest Thyself a wrestler.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />With the chosen thou wilt be chosen, And with the perverse thou wilt be unseasoned.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />With the elect thou wilt be elect: and with the perverse thou wilt be perverted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />With the elect one, you will be elect, and with the perverse one, you will be perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Toward the sincere you are sincere; but to the perverse you are devious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />with the pure you show yourself pure, and with the crooked you show yourself perverse.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the perverse thou wilt show thyself perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And with the pure man you shall be pure and with the crooked you will be distorted<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />With the pure Thou dost show Thyself pure; And with the crooked Thou dost show Thyself subtle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and with the excellent thou wilt be excellent, and with the froward thou will be froward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=6875" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">David's Song of Deliverance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1305.htm" title="1305: nā·ḇār (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To purify, select. A primitive root; to clarify, examine, select.">the pure</a> <a href="/hebrew/1305.htm" title="1305: tit·tā·ḇār (V-Hitpael-Imperf-2ms) -- To purify, select. A primitive root; to clarify, examine, select.">You show Yourself pure,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">but to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6141.htm" title="6141: ‘iq·qêš (Adj-ms) -- Twisted, perverted. From aqash; distorted; hence, false.">the crooked</a> <a href="/hebrew/6617.htm" title="6617: tit·tap·pāl (V-Hitpael-Imperf-2ms) -- To twist. A primitive root; to twine, i.e. to struggle or be tortuous.">You show Yourself shrewd.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Psalm 18:25-26</a></span><br />To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; / to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a></span><br />Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a></span><br />He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-2.htm">Matthew 7:2</a></span><br />For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/14-9.htm">Hosea 14:9</a></span><br />Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-19.htm">Isaiah 29:19</a></span><br />The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Psalm 24:4</a></span><br />He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-1.htm">Psalm 73:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-20.htm">Proverbs 11:20</a></span><br />The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-11.htm">Proverbs 22:11</a></span><br />He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-7.htm">Isaiah 26:7</a></span><br />The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">With the pure you will show yourself pure; and with the fraudulent you will show yourself unsavory.</p><p class="hdg">the pure</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a></b></br> Blessed <i>are</i> the pure in heart: for they shall see God.</p><p class="hdg">forward</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-23.htm">Leviticus 26:23-28</a></b></br> And if ye will not be reformed by me by these things, but will walk contrary unto me; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/28-51.htm">Deuteronomy 28:51-61</a></b></br> And he shall eat the fruit of thy cattle, and the fruit of thy land, until thou be destroyed: which <i>also</i> shall not leave thee <i>either</i> corn, wine, or oil, <i>or</i> the increase of thy kine, or flocks of thy sheep, until he have destroyed thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Psalm 125:5</a></b></br> As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: <i>but</i> peace <i>shall be</i> upon Israel.</p><p class="hdg">shew thyself unsavoury.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11</a></b></br> Now I know that the LORD <i>is</i> greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly <i>he was</i> above them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-26.htm">Psalm 18:26</a></b></br> With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-9.htm">Isaiah 45:9</a></b></br> Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! <i>Let</i> the potsherd <i>strive</i> with the potsherds of the earth. 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In biblical context, purity often refers to moral and spiritual integrity. The pure in heart are those who seek God sincerely and live according to His commandments. <a href="/psalms/18-26.htm">Psalm 18:26</a> echoes this sentiment, emphasizing that God reveals His true nature to those who are upright. The purity mentioned here can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate example of purity and righteousness. Jesus, in the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a>), states, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God," reinforcing the idea that purity allows one to perceive God's true character.<p><b>but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd</b><br>The term "crooked" refers to those who are morally twisted or deceitful. In the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, crookedness was often associated with idolatry and injustice. God's shrewdness towards the crooked can be understood as His ability to outwit and judge those who oppose His ways. This reflects the wisdom literature, such as <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a>, which states, "He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed." God's shrewdness is not deceitful but rather a demonstration of His justice and sovereignty. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative where God often uses the schemes of the wicked to fulfill His purposes, as seen in the story of Joseph and his brothers (<a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this song of praise, David is reflecting on God's deliverance and faithfulness throughout his life. This chapter is a song of thanksgiving for God's protection and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, God is depicted as responding to individuals according to their character. His nature is consistent, yet His interactions vary based on the moral state of the people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David ruled, often experiencing God's deliverance and judgment based on their faithfulness or rebellion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pure.htm">The Pure</a></b><br>Those who are morally upright and sincere in their devotion to God. They experience God's purity and faithfulness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crooked.htm">The Crooked</a></b><br>Those who are deceitful and morally corrupt. They encounter God's shrewdness, which can be understood as His wisdom in dealing with the wicked.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_consistent_nature.htm">God's Consistent Nature</a></b><br>God's character does not change, but His interactions with us reflect our own moral and spiritual state. This calls us to examine our hearts and align ourselves with His purity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_purity.htm">The Importance of Purity</a></b><br>Purity is not just about external actions but the condition of the heart. A pure heart allows us to experience God's purity and faithfulness more fully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_wisdom.htm">God's Justice and Wisdom</a></b><br>God's shrewdness with the crooked demonstrates His wisdom and justice. He cannot be deceived, and His dealings with the wicked are always just.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-reflection_and_repentance.htm">Self-Reflection and Repentance</a></b><br>This verse encourages us to reflect on our own lives. Are we living in purity, or are there areas of crookedness that need repentance?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reciprocal_nature_of_our_relationship_with_god.htm">The Reciprocal Nature of Our Relationship with God</a></b><br>Our relationship with God is dynamic. As we grow in purity and sincerity, we experience more of His true nature.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/literal_vs._metaphorical_in_2_samuel_22.htm">(2 Samuel 22) How can we tell which elements of this praise song are meant literally versus those intended as metaphorical or hyperbolic language?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_samuel_22_and_psalm_18_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 22 compared with Psalm 18) Why do these passages have slight variations if both are supposed to be inspired or accurate accounts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_an_earthquake_in_david's_reign.htm">(2 Samuel 22:8) Is there any historical or archaeological evidence of an actual earthquake during David's reign, or is this purely poetic imagery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">Unsavoury.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">froward, </span>for although the form here is anomalous, it is the same word, and has the same reference to the previous word as in the psalm.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the pure</span><br /><span class="heb">נָבָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1305.htm">Strong's 1305: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clarify, examine, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You show Yourself pure,</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּתָּבָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(tit·tā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1305.htm">Strong's 1305: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clarify, examine, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the crooked</span><br /><span class="heb">עִקֵּ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(‘iq·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6141.htm">Strong's 6141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Twisted, perverted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You show Yourself shrewd.</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּתַּפָּֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(tit·tap·pāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6617.htm">Strong's 6617: </a> </span><span class="str2">To twine, to struggle, be, tortuous</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-27.htm">2 Samuel 22:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-27.htm">2 Samuel 22:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-27.htm">2 Samuel 22:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-27.htm">2 Samuel 22:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-27.htm">2 Samuel 22:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-27.htm">2 Samuel 22:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-27.htm">2 Samuel 22:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-27.htm">2 Samuel 22:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-27.htm">2 Samuel 22:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-27.htm">2 Samuel 22:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-27.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:27 With the pure you will show yourself (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>