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He has seen my innocence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“So the LORD has repaid me in accordance with my righteousness, In accordance with my cleanliness before His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore Yahweh has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Therefore the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in His sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the LORD repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the LORD repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You have been good to me because I do right; you have rewarded me for being innocent by your standards. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eyesight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD paid me back because of my righteousness, because he can see that I am clean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so he rewards me because I do what is right, because he knows that I am innocent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Lord has repaid me according to my righteousness, that is, according to my clean standing as he looks at me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye-sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Yahweh has rewarded me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight. <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 YHWH returns to me, "" According to my righteousness, "" According to my cleanness before His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah returneth to me, According to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah will turn back to me according to my justice: According to my cleanness before his eyes.<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 the Lord will recompense me according to my justice: and according to the cleanness of my hands in the sight of his eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Lord will recompense me according to my justice, and according to the cleanness of my hands in the sight of his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So the LORD rewarded my righteousness, the cleanness of my hands in his sight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH rewarded me according to my righteousness and according to the purity of my hands in front of his eyes<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord will recompense me according to my righteousness, and according to the purity of my hands in his eye-sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-25.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=6860" 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">24</span>And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><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.">So the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">has repaid</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: kə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯî (Prep-k:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">according to my righteousness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1252.htm" title="1252: kə·ḇō·rî (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Cleanness, pureness. From barar; purify.">according to my cleanness</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: lə·ne·ḡeḏ (Prep-l) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nāw (N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">His sight.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;…<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/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24</a></span><br />So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Psalm 18:20</a></span><br />The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Psalm 7:8</a></span><br />The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Psalm 24:4-5</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. / He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. / Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/26-11.htm">Psalm 26:11</a></span><br />But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-6.htm">Psalm 37:6</a></span><br />He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a></span><br />and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17-18</a></span><br />But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— / to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts.<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/12-2.htm">Proverbs 12:2</a></span><br />The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-3.htm">Proverbs 21:3</a></span><br />To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10</a></span><br />Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.<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/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.</p><p class="hdg">recompensed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">2 Samuel 22:21</a></b></br> The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10</a></b></br> Say ye to the righteous, that <i>it shall be</i> well <i>with him</i>: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7,8</a></b></br> To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: … </p><p class="hdg">in his eye sight [heb] before his eyes</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/5-21.htm">Proverbs 5:21</a></b></br> For the ways of man <i>are</i> before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">Cleanness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-12.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-38.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-2.htm">Eyesight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">Recompensed</a> <a href="/judges/5-29.htm">Returneth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-6.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/5-10.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-19.htm">Cleanness</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-20.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-28.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/18-24.htm">Eyesight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Recompensed</a> <a href="/job/33-25.htm">Returneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-4.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-22.htm">Sight</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 context of David's life, it acknowledges God's faithfulness in delivering him from his enemies. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Proverbs 11:18</a>, which speaks of the righteous being rewarded. It also aligns with the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where obedience leads to blessings.<p><b>according to my righteousness</b><br>David speaks of his righteousness, which in the Old Testament context often refers to living in accordance with God's laws and commands. While David was not sinless, his heart was aligned with God, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>, where he is described as a man after God's own heart. This righteousness is not self-proclaimed but recognized by God, highlighting the importance of sincerity and integrity in one's relationship with Him.<p><b>according to my cleanness</b><br>The term "cleanness" here refers to moral purity and integrity. In the cultural and religious context of ancient Israel, cleanness was a significant concept, often associated with ritual purity. However, David's reference is more about ethical and spiritual purity. This idea is further supported by <a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">Psalm 24:3-4</a>, which speaks of those with clean hands and a pure heart being able to stand in God's holy place.<p><b>in His sight</b><br>This phrase emphasizes that true righteousness and cleanness are determined by God's perspective, not human standards. It underscores the belief that God sees and knows the heart, as stated in <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, where God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances. This divine perspective ensures that God's judgments are just and true, aligning with His nature as a righteous judge.<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 God's deliverance. He acknowledges God's justice in rewarding him for his righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as a just and righteous judge, rewarding David according to his righteousness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David ruled as king. This song is part of David's reflection on his reign and God's faithfulness to him and the nation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_song_of_deliverance.htm">The Song of Deliverance</a></b><br>This chapter is a song of praise and thanksgiving by David, celebrating God's deliverance from his enemies and Saul.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_and_cleanness.htm">Righteousness and Cleanness</a></b><br>These terms refer to David's moral and ethical conduct, which he claims align with God's standards.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_righteousness.htm">God's Justice and Righteousness</a></b><br>God is just and rewards those who live righteously. This should encourage believers to pursue righteousness in their daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-reflection_and_integrity.htm">Self-Reflection and Integrity</a></b><br>Like David, believers should regularly reflect on their lives and strive to maintain integrity and purity before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's faithfulness to David is a reminder that He is faithful to His promises and will deliver those who trust in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_grace.htm">The Role of Grace</a></b><br>While David speaks of his righteousness, it is important to remember that it is ultimately God's grace that enables us to live righteously.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_god's_sight.htm">Living in God's Sight</a></b><br>Believers are called to live with an awareness of God's presence, striving to be clean and righteous in His sight.<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/what_defines_a_demonic_stronghold.htm">What defines a demonic stronghold?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_strike_uzzah_for_steadying_the_ark.htm">2 Samuel 6:7 - Why would an all-knowing God strike Uzzah dead for physically stabilizing the Ark when his intention seemed good?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_18_20-24_align_with_2_sam_11.htm">How does David's claim of righteousness in Psalm 18:20-24 align with accounts of his moral failures elsewhere in Scripture (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)?</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><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>(25) <span class= "bld">To my cleanness.</span>--Psalms 18, more poetically. "to the cleanness of my hands."<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-25.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">So the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</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">has repaid me</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֧שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to my righteousness,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּצִדְקָתִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to my cleanness</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּבֹרִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇō·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1252.htm">Strong's 1252: </a> </span><span class="str2">Cleanness, pureness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנֶ֥גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ne·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His sight.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-25.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:25 Therefore Yahweh has rewarded me according (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:26" /></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>