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He has seen my innocence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So 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="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/18.htm">New King James Version</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="/nasb_/psalms/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore Yahweh has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands before His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness (moral character, spiritual integrity), According to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the LORD repaid 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="/hcsb/psalms/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the LORD repaid 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="/asv/psalms/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD paid me back because of my righteousness, because he can see that my hands are clean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the LORD restored me according to my righteousness, because my hands were clean in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.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 eyesight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore hath the LORD 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="/web/psalms/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Yahweh has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH returns to me, "" According to my righteousness, "" According to the cleanness of my hands, "" Before His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah doth return to me, According to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands, Over-against his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah will turn back to me according to my justice, and according to the cleanness of my hands before his eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord will reward me according to my justice; and according to the cleanness of my hands before his eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 17:25>And the Lord will reward me according to my justice and according to the purity of my hands before his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore has the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the purity of my hands before his eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in His eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord shall recompense me according to my righteousness, and according to the purity of my hands before his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/18-24.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/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1661" 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/psalms/18.htm">The LORD is My Rock</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity. <span class="reftext">24</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/6664.htm" title="6664: ḵə·ṣiḏ·qî (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">according to my righteousness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1252.htm" title="1252: kə·ḇōr (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Cleanness, pureness. From barar; purify.">according to the cleanness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏay (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">of my hands</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">25</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="/2_samuel/22-25.htm">2 Samuel 22:25</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="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/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/22-30.htm">Job 22:30</a></span><br />He will deliver even one who is not innocent, rescuing him through the cleanness of your hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">1 John 3:21-22</a></span><br />Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, / and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.<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="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a></span><br />Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a></span><br />But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a></span><br />For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">1 Timothy 1:5</a></span><br />The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Hebrews 10:22</a></span><br />let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.<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/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="/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6</a></span><br />My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore has the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.</p><p class="hdg">the lord recompensed me</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/2-12.htm">Ruth 2:12</a></b></br> The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-41.htm">Matthew 10:41,42</a></b></br> He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6,7</a></b></br> Seeing <i>it is</i> a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; … </p><p class="hdg">in his eyesight [Heb.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Cleanness</a> <a href="/psalms/17-11.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-25.htm">Eyesight</a> <a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/18-12.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Recompensed</a> <a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/10-5.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-11.htm">Cleanness</a> <a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-6.htm">Eyesight</a> <a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Recompensed</a> <a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/35-12.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">David praises God for his manifold and marvelous 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/psalms/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness</b><br>This phrase reflects the principle of divine retribution, where God rewards individuals based on their moral conduct. In the context of <a href="/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>, David speaks of his deliverance from his enemies, attributing it to his righteousness. This righteousness is not self-proclaimed but is seen in light of his covenant relationship with God. The concept of righteousness in the Old Testament often involves living in accordance with God's laws and commands. This phrase can be connected to other scriptures such as <a href="/2_samuel/22.htm">2 Samuel 22</a>, where David's song of deliverance is also recorded, and to the broader biblical theme of God rewarding the faithful, as seen in passages like <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Proverbs 11:18</a> and <a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a>.<p><b>according to the cleanness of my hands</b><br>The imagery of "clean hands" is symbolic of innocence and purity in actions. In ancient Israel, ritual cleanliness was a significant aspect of worship and daily life, as seen in the Levitical laws. This phrase suggests that David's actions were free from guilt or wrongdoing, particularly in the context of his conflicts with Saul and other adversaries. The idea of clean hands is echoed in <a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Psalm 24:4</a>, which describes those who may stand in God's holy place as having clean hands and a pure heart. This concept is also seen in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to live blamelessly (<a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a>).<p><b>in His sight</b><br>This phrase emphasizes that the evaluation of righteousness and cleanness is ultimately determined by God, who sees and knows all. It underscores the belief that God's judgment is based on His perfect knowledge and understanding, rather than human perception. The idea of living "in His sight" is a call to integrity and accountability before God, who is omniscient. This aligns with the biblical teaching that God examines the heart (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>) and that nothing is hidden from His sight (<a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a>). It also points to the ultimate judgment where God will assess each person's life (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>, David is expressing gratitude and recognition of God's deliverance and justice in his life. He attributes his success and protection to his righteousness and purity before God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and justice. In this context, God is portrayed as a righteous judge who rewards those who live according to His standards.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_and_cleanness.htm">Righteousness and Cleanness</a></b><br>These terms refer to moral integrity and purity. In the Hebrew context, "righteousness" (tzedek) and "cleanness" (bor) imply living in accordance with God's laws and maintaining a pure heart.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sight.htm">God's Sight</a></b><br>This phrase emphasizes that God's judgment is based on His omniscient perspective, seeing beyond outward actions to the heart's intentions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/deliverance.htm">Deliverance</a></b><br>The broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a> is David's deliverance from his enemies, particularly from the hand of Saul. This event underscores God's faithfulness to those who are righteous.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Righteousness as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Living righteously is not just about outward actions but involves a heart aligned with God's will. Believers are called to pursue righteousness in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscient_judgment.htm">God's Omniscient Judgment</a></b><br>God sees beyond our actions to our intentions. We should strive for purity in both thought and deed, knowing that God rewards those who are sincere in their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reward_of_righteousness.htm">The Reward of Righteousness</a></b><br>While salvation is a gift, God rewards righteous living with His favor and protection. This should motivate believers to live according to His standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_grace.htm">The Role of Grace</a></b><br>While we strive for righteousness, we must remember that it is by God's grace that we are empowered to live holy lives. Our righteousness is ultimately found in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/maintaining_purity.htm">Maintaining Purity</a></b><br>Regular self-examination and confession are vital for maintaining a clean heart before God. This involves being honest about our shortcomings and seeking God's help to overcome them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'clean_hands'_conflict_with_original_sin.htm">(Psalm 24:3-4) Does requiring 'clean hands and a pure heart' for worship conflict with the doctrine of original sin in other parts of the Bible?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_idolizes_their_desires_most.htm">Have you cleansed your hands, you sinners?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight</span>. Having set forth the particulars of his righteousness (vers. 21-23), the psalmist returns to his previous general statement (ver. 20), and emphatically reaffirms it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/18-24.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">So the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</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">וַיָּֽשֶׁב־</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">כְצִדְקִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·ṣiḏ·qî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to the cleanness</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּבֹ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<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">of my hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֝דַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנֶ֣גֶד</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/psalms/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/18-24.htm">Psalm 18:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/18-24.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 18:24 Therefore Yahweh has rewarded me according (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/18-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 18:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/18-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 18:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:25" /></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>