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All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>As for</i> God, his way <i>is</i> perfect; the word of the LORD <i>is</i> tried: he <i>is</i> a buckler to all them that trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>As for</i> God, His way <i>is</i> perfect; The word of the LORD <i>is</i> proven; He <i>is</i> a shield to all who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is refined; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is tested; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is tested; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />As for God, His way is blameless; The word of Yahweh is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“As for God, His way is blameless <i>and</i> perfect; The word of the LORD is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge <i>and</i> trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God—His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your way is perfect, LORD, and your word is correct. You are a shield for those who run to you for help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried; he is a shield unto all them that trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God's way is perfect! The promise of the LORD has proven to be true. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This God--how perfect are his deeds, how dependable his words! He is like a shield for all who seek his protection. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />This God! His way is perfect! What the LORD declares proves true. He shields everyone who flees for protection to him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the LORD's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect. The word of the LORD is pure. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />God—His way [is] perfect, "" The saying of YHWH is tried, "" He [is] a shield to all those trusting in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> God! Perfect is His way, The saying of Jehovah is tried, A shield He is to all those trusting in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The Strong One, blameless his way The saying of Jehovah purified, A shield to all trusting in him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />God, his way is immaculate, the word of the Lord is tried by fire: he is the shield of all that trust in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />God, his way is immaculate; the eloquence of the Lord is an exacting fire. He is the shield of all who hope in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />God’s way is unerring; the LORD’s promise is tried and true; he is a shield for all who trust in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This God—his way is perfect; the promise of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all who take refuge in him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried; he succors all who trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God whose way is without blemish; the word of LORD JEHOVAH is proven and he helps all who trust upon him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />As for the Mighty One, his way <i>is</i> blameless: the word of the Lord <i>is</i> strong <i>and</i> tried in the fire: he is a protector to all that put their trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-31.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=6903" 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">30</span>For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: hā·’êl (Art:: N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">As for God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: dar·kōw (N-csc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">His way</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: tā·mîm (Adj-ms) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">is perfect;</a> <a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: ’im·raṯ (N-fsc) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6884.htm" title="6884: ṣə·rū·p̄āh (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fs) -- To smelt, refine, test. A primitive root; to fuse, i.e. Refine.">is flawless.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: mā·ḡên (N-cs) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">is a shield</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵōl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2620.htm" title="2620: ha·ḥō·sîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To seek refuge. A primitive root; to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in.">who take refuge</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">in Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?…<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/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a></span><br />He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-9</a></span><br />The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">Matthew 5:48</a></span><br />Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9</a></span><br />God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a></span><br />For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a></span><br />In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a></span><br />being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a></span><br />so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.</p><p class="hdg">his way</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a></b></br> <i>He is</i> the Rock, his work <i>is</i> perfect: for all his ways <i>are</i> judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right <i>is</i> he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a></b></br> Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works <i>are</i> truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">Matthew 5:48</a></b></br> Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.</p><p class="hdg">the word</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></b></br> The words of the LORD <i>are</i> pure words: <i>as</i> silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a></b></br> <i>As for</i> God, his way <i>is</i> perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he <i>is</i> a buckler to all those that trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140</a></b></br> Thy word <i>is</i> very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.</p><p class="hdg">tried.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">2 Samuel 22:3</a></b></br> The God of my rock; in him will I trust: <i>he is</i> my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2</a></b></br> Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a></b></br> He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth <i>shall be thy</i> shield and buckler.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-26.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/songs/6-9.htm">Flawless</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-26.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-18.htm">Proves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-4.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-2.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-3.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-12.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-30.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-14.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-42.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/job/11-4.htm">Flawless</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-22.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Proves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/job/12-11.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-40.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-14.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-14.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-2.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, David is reflecting on God's faithfulness throughout his life, particularly in delivering him from his enemies. The perfection of God's way is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, which describes God as "a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he." The Hebrew word for "perfect" (tamim) implies completeness and integrity, suggesting that God's ways are without flaw or error. This perfection is also a type of Christ, who is described as the sinless and perfect sacrifice in the New Testament (<a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a>).<p><b>the word of the LORD is flawless.</b><br>The phrase underscores the reliability and truth of God's word. In the historical context, the "word of the LORD" would refer to the Torah and the prophetic revelations given to Israel. The term "flawless" (tsaraph) in Hebrew can also mean "refined" or "tested," indicating that God's word has been proven true and trustworthy. This is echoed in <a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a>, which states, "The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times." The flawless nature of God's word is a foundation for Christian doctrine, affirming the inerrancy and authority of Scripture.<p><b>He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.</b><br>This metaphor of God as a shield conveys protection and safety. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a shield was a vital part of a warrior's defense, symbolizing security and defense against attacks. The imagery of God as a shield is prevalent throughout the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3</a>, <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>), illustrating God's role as a protector for those who trust in Him. The concept of taking refuge in God implies a relationship of trust and dependence, akin to the faith believers are called to have in Christ. This protection is not just physical but also spiritual, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a>, where faith is described as a shield that can extinguish the fiery darts of the evil one.<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, particularly in times of trouble.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is described as perfect and flawless, emphasizing His divine nature and reliability.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David ruled, often finding itself in need of God's protection and guidance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>Throughout his life, David faced numerous adversaries, including King Saul and foreign nations, which contextualizes his reliance on God as a shield.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_the_lord.htm">The Word of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to God's promises and commands, which are described as flawless, highlighting their trustworthiness and divine origin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_perfection.htm">God's Perfection</a></b><br>God's ways are perfect, meaning they are complete and without flaw. This should encourage believers to trust in His plans and timing, even when circumstances seem challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_flawlessness_of_god's_word.htm">The Flawlessness of God's Word</a></b><br>The Bible, as God's word, is reliable and true. Believers are encouraged to study and apply it to their lives, knowing it is a trustworthy guide.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_a_shield.htm">God as a Shield</a></b><br>God offers protection to those who seek refuge in Him. This is a call to actively place our trust in God, especially in times of trouble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_trust.htm">Faith and Trust</a></b><br>Taking refuge in God requires faith. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a deep trust in God's character and promises.<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/why_can_solomon_build_the_temple,_not_david.htm">Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_david's_faith_with_history.htm">How do we reconcile David's confidence in divine intervention (Psalm 5:3, 8) with known historical conflicts where God's protection was not apparent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-31.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">[As for] God,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His way</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּרְכּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(dar·kōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is perfect;</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Entire, integrity, truth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the word</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמְרַ֤ת</span> <span class="translit">(’im·raṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Utterance, speech, word</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is flawless.</span><br /><span class="heb">צְרוּפָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·rū·p̄āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6884.htm">Strong's 6884: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smelt, refine, test</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֔וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a shield</span><br /><span class="heb">מָגֵ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḡên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכֹ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who take refuge</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֹסִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥō·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2620.htm">Strong's 2620: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flee for, protection, to confide in</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">בּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:31 As for God his way is perfect (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:32" /></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>