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I have kept myself from sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I was blameless before him, and I kept myself from guilt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I was also blameless before Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I was also blameless toward Him, And I have kept myself from my wrongdoing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I was also blameless toward Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I was also blameless toward Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I was also blameless toward Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I was also blameless before Him, And kept myself from wrongdoing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was blameless before him and kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was blameless before Him and kept myself from sinning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I was also perfect toward him; And I kept myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I obey you completely and guard against sin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I was also perfect toward him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I was innocent as far as he was concerned. I have kept myself from guilt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He knows that I am faultless, that I have kept myself from doing wrong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I have been innocent before him, and I've kept myself from incurring guilt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I was blameless before him; I kept myself from sinning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I was also perfect toward him. I kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I was also perfect toward him. I kept myself from my iniquity. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I am perfect before Him, "" And I keep myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I am perfect before Him, And I keep myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I will be blameless to him, and I shall be washed from mine iniquity.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I shall be perfect with him: and shall keep myself from my iniquity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And I shall be perfect with him. And I shall guard myself from my own iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I was honest toward him; I was on guard against sin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I was blameless before him, and I kept myself from guilt.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I was blameless before him, and have kept myself from my sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I have been with him without blemish and I have kept myself from sins<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I was single-hearted toward Him, And I kept myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I shall be blameless before him, and will keep myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-24.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=6855" 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">23</span>For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wā·’eh·yeh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And I</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: ṯā·mîm (Adj-ms) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">have been blameless</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">before Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: wā·’eš·tam·mə·rāh (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">and kept myself</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: mê·‘ă·wō·nî (Prep-m:: N-csc:: 1cs) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">from iniquity.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.…<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/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23</a></span><br />And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Psalm 18:20-21</a></span><br />The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">Psalm 24:3-4</a></span><br />Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? / 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/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-3</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. / They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1</a></span><br />There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9</a></span><br />This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a></span><br />When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless.<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/28-18.htm">Proverbs 28:18</a></span><br />He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15-16</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.<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="/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="/luke/1-6.htm">Luke 1:6</a></span><br />Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a></span><br />Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Romans 6:13</a></span><br />Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from my iniquity.</p><p class="hdg">upright</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9</a></b></br> These <i>are</i> the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man <i>and</i> perfect in his generations, <i>and</i> Noah walked with God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a></b></br> And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I <i>am</i> the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1</a></b></br> There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name <i>was</i> Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.</p><p class="hdg">before him [heb] to him </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a></b></br> Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it <i>are</i> the issues of life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a></b></br> Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset <i>us</i>, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-9.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-19.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-22.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-41.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-22.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/psalms/18-23.htm">Single-Hearted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-11.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-26.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-31.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-10.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-44.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-26.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-31.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/psalms/18-23.htm">Single-Hearted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-26.htm">Upright</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And I have been blameless before Him</b><br>This phrase reflects David's assertion of his integrity and righteousness in his relationship with God. In the context of <a href="/2_samuel/22.htm">2 Samuel 22</a>, David is singing a song of deliverance, celebrating God's faithfulness and his own commitment to God's ways. The term "blameless" does not imply sinlessness but rather a wholehearted devotion to God, aligning with the Hebrew concept of "tamim," which denotes completeness or integrity. This echoes <a href="/genesis/17.htm">Genesis 17:1</a>, where God commands Abraham to walk before Him and be blameless. David's claim of blamelessness is also seen in <a href="/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>, a parallel passage, emphasizing his sincere efforts to follow God's commandments. This integrity is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate blameless one, fulfilling the law perfectly (<a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a>).<p><b>and kept myself from iniquity</b><br>David's statement here highlights his active role in avoiding sin and maintaining purity. The Hebrew word for "iniquity" often refers to moral perversity or wrongdoing. David's commitment to keeping himself from iniquity is a testament to his desire to live a life pleasing to God, despite his well-documented failures, such as the incident with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11). This phrase underscores the biblical principle of personal responsibility in pursuing holiness, as seen in <a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a>, which calls believers to keep themselves unstained by the world. David's efforts to avoid iniquity also prefigure the sinless life of Jesus Christ, who, though tempted in every way, was without sin (<a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">1 Peter 2:22</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 his life and relationship with God. He is acknowledging his efforts to live righteously.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom David is speaking. David attributes his ability to remain blameless to his relationship with God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David was king. His leadership and personal integrity were crucial for the spiritual and moral direction of the nation.<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 Saul and foreign nations. His blamelessness is highlighted in contrast to the actions of his enemies.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_context_of_deliverance.htm">The Context of Deliverance</a></b><br>This verse is part of a larger song of deliverance, where David praises God for rescuing him from his enemies and establishing him as king.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuit_of_righteousness.htm">Pursuit of Righteousness</a></b><br>David's claim of being blameless is not about perfection but about a sincere pursuit of righteousness and a heart aligned with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Regular self-examination and confession are vital for maintaining a blameless walk before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>David's ability to keep himself from iniquity was rooted in his dependence on God, not his own strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_leadership.htm">Integrity in Leadership</a></b><br>As a leader, David's integrity was crucial. This serves as a model for anyone in a position of influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>David's life demonstrates that God is faithful to those who strive to live according to His ways.<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/who_were_the_cherethites_in_the_bible.htm">What are the visions and prophecies of Gad?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_claim_blamelessness.htm">(2 Samuel 22:21-25) How can David claim blamelessness here when other passages (e.g., 2 Samuel 11) describe serious moral failures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_incite_and_punish_david.htm">Why does 2 Samuel 24:1 say God incited David to take the census, then punish him for it?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_job_claim_purity_in_job_31_1-4.htm">In Job 31:1-4, how can Job claim such purity given other scriptures teach no one is entirely sinless?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-24.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">And I</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֶהְיֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’eh·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have been blameless</span><br /><span class="heb">תָמִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṯā·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">before Him</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</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 /><br /><span class="word">and kept myself</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֶשְׁתַּמְּרָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’eš·tam·mə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from iniquity.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעֲוֺנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ă·wō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-24.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:24 I was also perfect toward him (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:25" /></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>