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I have kept myself from sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I was blameless before him, and I kept myself from my guilt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/18.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_/psalms/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was also blameless with Him, And I kept myself from my wrongdoing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I was also blameless with Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I was also blameless with Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I was also blameless with Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I was blameless before Him, And I kept myself free from my sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was blameless toward him and kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was blameless toward Him and kept myself from sinning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I was also perfect with him, And I kept myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I was also perfect with him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I was upright before him, and I kept myself from iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I was also blameless with him. I kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I was also blameless with him. I kept myself from my iniquity. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I am perfect with Him, "" And I keep myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I am perfect with him, And I keep myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I blameless with him, and I will watch myself from mine iniquity.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I shall be spotless with him: and shall keep myself from my iniquity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 17:24>And I will be immaculate together with him, and I will keep myself from my iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.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/psalms/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I was also blameless before him, and I carefully kept myself from my sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I have been without blemish with him, and I have been on guard against my sins.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I was single-hearted with Him, And I kept myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I shall be blameless with hem, and shall keep myself from mine iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/18-23.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=1656" 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">22</span>For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wā·’ĕ·hî (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/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">before Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: wā·’eš·tam·mêr (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- 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">24</span>So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands 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="/2_samuel/22-24.htm">2 Samuel 22:24</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="/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6</a></span><br />I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-26.htm">Proverbs 4:26-27</a></span><br />Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-5.htm">Proverbs 11:5</a></span><br />The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-7.htm">Proverbs 20:7</a></span><br />The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">1 Kings 9:4</a></span><br />And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances,<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="/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="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a></span><br />so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:10</a></span><br />You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">1 Corinthians 1:8</a></span><br />He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-27.htm">Ephesians 5:27</a></span><br />and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-22.htm">Colossians 1:22</a></span><br />But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a></span><br />But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”</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 I kept myself from my iniquity.</p><p class="hdg">upright</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Psalm 7:1-8:9</a></b></br> Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Psalm 11:7</a></b></br> For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Psalm 17:3</a></b></br> Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited <i>me</i> in the night; thou hast tried me, <i>and</i> shalt find nothing; I am purposed <i>that</i> my mouth shall not transgress.</p><p class="hdg">before [Heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-29.htm">Matthew 5:29,30</a></b></br> And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast <i>it</i> from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not <i>that</i> thy whole body should be cast into hell… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/18-8.htm">Matthew 18:8,9</a></b></br> Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast <i>them</i> from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/7-3.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/psalms/14-4.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/psalms/18-21.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/37-16.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/18-21.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-24.htm">Single-Hearted</a> <a href="/psalms/14-5.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/25-11.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/psalms/25-11.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/19-13.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-24.htm">Single-Hearted</a> <a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Upright</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>And I have been blameless before Him</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's claim of integrity and righteousness in his relationship with God. In the context of ancient Israel, being "blameless" did not imply sinlessness but rather a wholehearted devotion to God and adherence to His commandments. The Hebrew word for "blameless" (תָּמִים, tamim) often denotes completeness or wholeness. This concept is echoed in <a href="/genesis/17.htm">Genesis 17:1</a>, where God commands Abraham to walk before Him and be blameless. The psalmist's assertion of blamelessness is a declaration of his sincere effort to live according to God's standards, which is a recurring theme in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Psalm 15:2</a>). This phrase also foreshadows the perfect blamelessness of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law completely and lived a sinless life (<a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a>).<p><b>and kept myself from iniquity</b><br>The psalmist emphasizes personal responsibility in maintaining purity and avoiding sin. Iniquity, in the biblical sense, refers to moral perversity or deviation from what is right. The psalmist's commitment to keeping himself from iniquity highlights the importance of personal discipline and vigilance in the life of a believer. This mirrors the teachings found in <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a>, which advises guarding one's heart, and in <a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a>, which speaks of keeping oneself unstained by the world. The phrase underscores the biblical principle that while God provides the means for righteousness, individuals must actively choose to reject sin. This commitment to holiness is a reflection of the believer's desire to honor God and is ultimately fulfilled in the life of Christ, who empowers believers to overcome sin through His Spirit (<a href="/romans/8-13.htm">Romans 8:13</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 his gratitude and praise to God for delivering him from his enemies, including King Saul. This psalm is a reflection of his personal relationship with God and his commitment to righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in the psalm, God is portrayed as a deliverer, protector, and the one who rewards righteousness. David attributes his ability to remain blameless to God's guidance and strength.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>While not named specifically in this verse, the context of the psalm includes David's adversaries, from whom God has delivered him. These enemies represent the trials and temptations that David faced.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuit_of_blamelessness.htm">Pursuit of Blamelessness</a></b><br>Striving to live a life that is blameless before God is a continual process. It involves daily decisions to turn away from sin and seek God's righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>David's ability to remain blameless was not through his own strength but through God's empowerment. Believers are encouraged to rely on God's strength to overcome sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Regular self-examination and confession are vital in maintaining a blameless walk with God. This involves being honest about our shortcomings and seeking God's forgiveness and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reward_of_righteousness.htm">Reward of Righteousness</a></b><br>God rewards those who diligently seek to live according to His ways. This reward may not always be immediate or material, but it is assured in God's faithfulness.<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 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I was also upright before him</span> (compare what is said of David in <a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4</a>; <a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">1 Kings 14:8</a>; <a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5</a>). Like Job, he was "perfect and upright " - " one that feared God, and eschewed evil" (<a href="/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And I kept myself from mine iniquity</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> from the sin to which I was especially tempted." (Kay compares the <span class="greek">αὐπερίστατος</span> <span class="greek">ἁμαρτία</span> of <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a>.) But what sin this was, we have no means of determining. All that appears is that David had an inclination to some particular form of sin, against which he found it necessary to be continually upon his guard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/18-23.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">וָאֱהִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ĕ·hî)</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">תָמִ֣ים</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">עִמּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and kept myself</span><br /><span class="heb">וָ֝אֶשְׁתַּמֵּ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’eš·tam·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - first person common 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/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/18-23.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 18:23 I was also blameless with him (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/18-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 18:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/18-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 18:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:24" /></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>