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A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/32.htm">New Living Translation</a> He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is! <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/32.htm">English Standard Version</a> “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/32.htm">King James Bible</a> He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/32.htm">New King James Version</a> He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and just is He. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/32.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness without iniquity (injustice), Just and upright is He. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Rock —his work is perfect; all his ways are just. A faithful God, without bias, he is righteous and true. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Rock—His work is perfect; all His ways are entirely just. A faithful God, without prejudice, He is righteous and true. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/32.htm">American Standard Version</a> The Rock, his work is perfect; For all his ways are justice: A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, Just and right is he. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD is a mighty rock, and he never does wrong. God can always be trusted to bring justice. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/32.htm">English Revised Version</a> The Rock, his work is perfect; For all his ways are judgment: A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, Just and right is he. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He is a rock. What he does is perfect. All his ways are fair. He is a faithful God, who does no wrong. He is honorable and reliable. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Good News Translation</a> "The LORD is your mighty defender, perfect and just in all his ways; Your God is faithful and true; he does what is right and fair. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/32.htm">International Standard Version</a> Flawless is the work of the Rock, because all his ways are just. A faithful God—never unjust— righteous and upright is he. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/32.htm">NET Bible</a> As for the Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. He is a reliable God who is never unjust, he is fair and upright. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A faithful God and without iniquity, just and right is he. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity: just and right is he. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/32.htm">World English Bible</a> The Rock: his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. A God of faithfulness who does no wrong, just and right is he. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The Rock—His work [is] perfect, "" For all His ways [are] just; God of steadfastness, and without iniquity; Righteous and upright [is] He. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The Rock! -- perfect is His work, For all His ways are just; God of stedfastness, and without iniquity: Righteous and upright is He. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The Rock, his work complete: For all his ways judgment: A God of faithfulness and not of iniquity Just and right is he.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The works of God are perfect, and all his ways are judgments: God is faithful and without any iniquity, he is just and right. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The works of God are perfect, and all his ways are judgments. God is faithful and without any iniquity. He is just and upright. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/32.htm">New American Bible</a> The Rock—how faultless are his deeds, how right all his ways! A faithful God, without deceit, just and upright is he! <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The Rock, his work is perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God, without deceit, just and upright is he;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For his works are perfect; and all his ways are just; he is a faithful God and without iniquity, just and upright is he. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> For his works are without blemish and all his ways are judgment; God is trustworthy and is not evil; He is righteous and upright.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice; A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, Just and right is He. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> As for God, his works are true, and all his ways are judgment: God is faithful, and there is no unrighteousness in him; just and holy is the Lord. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=8967" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">The Song of Moses</a> …3For I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Ascribe greatness to our God! 4<a href="/hebrew/6697.htm" title="6697: haṣ·ṣūr (Art:: N-ms) -- Rock, cliff. Or tsur; from tsuwr; properly, a cliff; generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge.">He is the Rock,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6467.htm" title="6467: pā·‘o·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Doing, deed, work. From pa'al; an act or work.">His work</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></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/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: də·rā·ḵāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">His ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">are just.</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-msc) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">A God</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: ’ĕ·mū·nāh (N-fs) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">of faithfulness</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: wə·’ên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/5766.htm" title="5766: ‘ā·wel (N-ms) -- Injustice, unrighteousness. Or lavel; and lavlah; or owlah; or.olah; from aval; evil.">injustice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: wə·yā·šār (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">and upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">is He.</a> 5His people have acted corruptly toward Him; the spot on them is not that of His children, but of a perverse and crooked generation.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Psalm 92:15</a> to proclaim, “The LORD is upright; He is my Rock, and in Him there is no unrighteousness.” <a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Isaiah 26:4</a> Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-4.htm">1 Corinthians 10:4</a> and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a> The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. <a href="/isaiah/45-19.htm">Isaiah 45:19</a> I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right. <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5</a> And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. <a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Psalm 111:7-8</a> The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. / They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness. <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3</a> and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! <a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Psalm 25:10</a> All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees. <a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a> Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a> For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” <a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">Psalm 145:17</a> The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a> Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a> as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.the Rock<a href="/deuteronomy/32-18.htm">Deuteronomy 32:18,30,31</a> Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgotten God that formed thee… <a href="/1_samuel/2-2.htm">1 Samuel 2:2</a> There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.<a href="/2_samuel/22-2.htm">2 Samuel 22:2,3,32,47</a> And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; … his work<a href="/genesis/1-31.htm">Genesis 1:31</a> And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.<a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31</a> 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.<a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a> As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.all his<a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18</a> He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.<a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a> That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?<a href="/job/35-14.htm">Job 35:14</a> Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him.a God<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a> And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,<a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Psalm 31:5</a> Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.<a href="/psalms/98-3.htm">Psalm 98:3</a> He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.without<a href="/job/34-10.htm">Job 34:10</a> Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.<a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Psalm 92:15</a> To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.<a href="/habakkuk/1-13.htm">Habakkuk 1:13</a> Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/31-30.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-4.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-29.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Injustice</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-15.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-14.htm">Right</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-1.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-13.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-7.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-15.htm">True.</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-20.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-16.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-29.htm">Work</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-8.htm">Works</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-25.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/2-23.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/joshua/9-4.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/joshua/22-17.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">Injustice</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/judges/5-29.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-41.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Right</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-19.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-19.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-13.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/joshua/2-4.htm">True.</a> <a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/judges/9-19.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-16.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Work</a> <a href="/joshua/3-5.htm">Works</a> <a href="/joshua/7-20.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 32</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-1.htm">Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance</a> 46. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it</a> 48. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-48.htm">God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die</a> </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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This metaphor is used throughout the Old Testament to describe God’s unchanging nature and His role as a protector and foundation for His people (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>, <a href="/1_samuel/2-2.htm">1 Samuel 2:2</a>). The imagery of God as a rock underscores His immutability and eternal presence, contrasting with the shifting sands of human frailty and idolatry. In the New Testament, Christ is also referred to as the spiritual Rock (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-4.htm">1 Corinthians 10:4</a>), indicating continuity in the divine nature and purpose.His work is perfect The perfection of God's work reflects His divine nature and the flawless execution of His will. This phrase emphasizes that everything God does is complete and without error, aligning with the creation narrative where God saw that everything He made was "very good" (<a href="/genesis/1-31.htm">Genesis 1:31</a>). The Hebrew concept of perfection often implies wholeness and integrity, suggesting that God's actions are always in harmony with His character and purposes.All His ways are just God's justice is a central theme in the Bible, affirming that He governs the world with fairness and righteousness. This phrase assures believers that God's decisions and actions are always equitable, even when human understanding is limited. The justice of God is a recurring theme in the Psalms and the Prophets, where it is often linked to His role as a righteous judge (<a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8</a>, <a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a>). It also foreshadows the ultimate justice brought through Christ, who will judge the living and the dead (<a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a>).A God of faithfulness without injustice God's faithfulness is a testament to His unwavering commitment to His promises and His people. This attribute is frequently highlighted in the covenantal context, where God remains true to His word despite human unfaithfulness (<a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>). The absence of injustice in God underscores His moral perfection and the assurance that He will never act deceitfully or unfairly. This is a comfort to believers who trust in His promises and rely on His steadfast love.Righteous and upright is He Righteousness and uprightness are attributes that describe God's moral purity and ethical standards. These qualities are foundational to His character and are reflected in His laws and commandments. The righteousness of God is a theme that runs throughout Scripture, culminating in the righteousness revealed through Jesus Christ (<a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Romans 3:21-22</a>). God's uprightness assures believers that He is always true to His nature and that His actions are consistent with His holy character.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering his final words to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. This verse is part of the "Song of Moses." 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The audience of Moses' song, who are reminded of God's character and faithfulness. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_rock.htm">The Rock</a> A metaphor for God, emphasizing His strength, stability, and reliability. 4. <a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a> The destination of the Israelites, representing God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_song_of_moses.htm">The Song of Moses</a> A poetic passage in <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Deuteronomy 32</a>, serving as a reminder of God's justice and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_unchanging_nature.htm">God's Unchanging Nature</a> God is described as "the Rock," symbolizing His unchanging and reliable nature. In a world of uncertainty, believers can find stability and security in God's character. <a href="/topical/p/perfection_in_god's_work.htm">Perfection in God's Work</a> The verse declares that God's work is perfect. This teaches us to trust in His plans and purposes, even when we do not understand them fully. <a href="/topical/j/justice_and_righteousness.htm">Justice and Righteousness</a> God's ways are just, and He is righteous and upright. This assures us that God will always act in accordance with His holy nature, and we can rely on His justice. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_without_injustice.htm">Faithfulness Without Injustice</a> God is faithful and without injustice. This encourages believers to reflect God's faithfulness in their own lives and to act justly in their dealings with others. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_god's_character.htm">Living in Light of God's Character</a> Understanding God's attributes should lead us to worship Him and strive to emulate His character in our daily lives.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/32.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) He is the rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.--No such combination of all the words for uprightness, sincerity, equity, and reliability is to be found elsewhere in all Scripture. This is the character of the Rock. This name of God ( Tzur) is one of the characteristics of the song. The word occurs first in Exodus 17, where the Rock in Horeb was smitten; "and that Rock was Christ." From that time we find that the very names of the leaders in Israel embody this confession. Elizur, my God is a Rock; Zurishaddai, the Almighty is my Rock; and Pedahzur, redeemed by the Rock (<a href="/context/numbers/1-5.htm" title="And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.">Numbers 1:5-6</a>; <a href="/numbers/1-10.htm" title="Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.">Numbers 1:10</a>), are examples. So exclusively is the term in Hebrew (Tz-r or Selagh) used in this sense, that no man is ever described by it in the Old Testament. And the LXX., in this song and in many other places, do not translate it at all, but give it as God (????). In other places the word Petra (never Petros) is employed. This fact convinces me that the Petra of <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm" title="And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.">Matthew 16:18</a> could only have been understood by Jews as denoting Deity; and that it not only referred to Christ, but to Christ as God. No other interpretation will suit the language of Holy Scripture. This fourth verse, like the third, is a stanza of four lines. The first line is answered by the third, and the second line by the fourth.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 4, 5. - He is the Rock, his work is perfect; rather, The Rock! his work is perfect, i.e. blameless, without fault. God is called "the Rock" (הַצוּר), as the unchangeable Refuge and Stronghold of his people, by which they are sustained, and to which they can resort for defense and protection at all times. The epithet is applied to God four times besides in this song (vers. 15, 18, 30, 31); it occurs also frequently in the Psalms (cf. <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a>; <a href="/psalms/28-1.htm">Psalm 28:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2, 3</a>; <a href="/psalms/62-2.htm">Psalm 62:2, 7</a>; etc.). The Hebrew word, tsur, gut, or zur, appears in several proper names of the Mosaic period, as e.g., Pedahzur, "Rock delivers" (<a href="/numbers/1-10.htm">Numbers 1:10</a>), a name of the same import as Pedahel, "God delivers" (<a href="/numbers/34-28.htm">Numbers 34:28</a>); Elizur, "God is a Rock" (<a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Numbers 1:5</a>); Zuriel (<a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35</a>) and Zurishaddai, "the Almighty is Rock" (<a href="/numbers/1-6.htm">Numbers 1:6</a>; <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12</a>). "Jehovah," says Baumgarten, "is here called Rock, without any qualification, the reason is that he is the only true rock, and all the strength and firmness of earth's stones is but an ectype of his unchangeable faithfulness and rectitude. If one cleaves to the dualism of spirit and nature, and regards the figure as a merely subjective, arbitrary union of the two, such an expression is simply unintelligible; but if we would understand Scripture and religious speech, we must with all earnestness accustom ourselves to recognize the spiritual ground in nature, and apprehend this in the Biblical expression (comp. Steffens' 'Religionsphilosophie,' 1. s. 101, 102)." It is remarkable that none of the ancient versions have retained this epithet here. The LXX. have Θεὸς: the Vulgate, Dens ("Dei opera"); the Targum of Onkelos, תַּקִיפָא, "Mighty;" while the Peshito has simply the pronoun "his" appended to "works," . For all his ways are judgment; i.e. accordant with rectitude (cf. <a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">Psalm 145:17</a>). A God of truth; rather, of faithfulness (אְמֶוּנָת, from אָמַן, to stay, or be stayed, to be firm). They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation. Of this difficult passage the following seems the best construction and rendering: - A perverse and crooked generation not his children, [but] their spot - has become corrupt towards him. The subject of the verb at the beginning of the verse is the "perverse and crooked generation," at the end of it, and between the verb and its subject there is interjected parenthetically the clause, "not his children, but their spot." Spot is here used in a moral sense, as in <a href="/job/11-15.htm">Job 11:15</a>; <a href="/job/31-7.htm">Job 31:7</a>; <a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Proverbs 9:7</a>. These corrupt persons claimed to be children of God, but they were not; they were rather a stain and a reproach to them (cf. <a href="/2_peter/2-13.htm">2 Peter 2:13</a>; <a href="/isaiah/1-4.htm">Isaiah 1:4</a>). The rendering above given is substantially that of De Wette, Knobel, Keil, and Herxheimer, by all of whom the "perverse generation "is regarded as the subject of the sentence. This is the view adopted also in the 'Speaker's Commentary.' Some would make "God" the subject, and render, "He hath corrupted to him, or to himself" (margin, Authorized Version; Ibn Ezra, etc.). Others take "spot" as the subject, thus: "Their spot or blemish hath corrupted before him children not his" (Lowth, Dathe); but such renderings are forced, and proceed on constructions of the text which are illegitimate. Donaldson ('Jashar,' pp. 186, 223, edit. See.), following Lowth's construction, appeals to בָּנִים לא אֵמֻן בָּם (ver. 20) as a similar inversion. But the two cases are not parallel. To make them so, we must have here בָנָיו לא מוּם בָּם, "his children in whom is no spot." Ewald takes מוּמָה as the noun here, instead of מוּם, and tracing it to the Syriac , juravit, renders "to him they, his not sons, have corrupted their oath," i.e. have broken it; and this Furst approves. But the phrase, "to corrupt an oath" is unexampled in the Old Testament, and there is no ground for changing the noun. The ancient versions vary considerably here: LXX., ἡμάρτοσαν οὐκ αὐτῷ τέκνα μωμητά: Aq., διέφθειραν αὐτῷ οὐκ δι υἱοὶ αὐτου: Sym., διέφθειραν πρὸς αὔτον οὐχ οἱυἱοι τὸ σύνολον: Vulgate, peccaverunt ei et non filii ejus in sordibus; Ver. Itala., peeca verunt non ei filii maculati; Syriac, "They corrupted but not him, children of defilement." These various renderings indicate that probably the text is and has long been corrupt. Some of the older English versions are worth noting on this verse. Rogers [Matthew], "The frowarde and overthwart generation hath marred them selves to himward, and are not his sonnes for their deformitie's sake;" Bishop's Bible, "Frowardly have they done agaynst him by their vices, not being his own children, but a wicked and froward generation;" Geneva Version, "They have corrupted themselves towards him by their vice, not being his children, but a froward and crooked generation." <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>[He is] the Rock, הַצּוּר֙ (haṣ·ṣūr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6697.htm">Strong's 6697: </a> A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge His work פָּעֳל֔וֹ (pā·‘o·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6467.htm">Strong's 6467: </a> Doing, deed, work is perfect; תָּמִ֣ים (tā·mîm) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> Entire, integrity, truth all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every His ways דְּרָכָ֖יו (də·rā·ḵāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action are just. מִשְׁפָּ֑ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style A God אֵ֤ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty of faithfulness אֱמוּנָה֙ (’ĕ·mū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity without וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle injustice, עָ֔וֶל (‘ā·wel) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5766.htm">Strong's 5766: </a> Injustice, unrighteousness righteous צַדִּ֥יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> Just, righteous and upright וְיָשָׁ֖ר (wə·yā·šār) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> Straight, right [is] He. הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 32:4 The Rock his work is perfect (Deut. 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