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I have not turned away from his decrees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I have followed all his regulations; I have never abandoned his decrees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For all his rules were before me, and from his statutes I did not turn aside.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For all his judgments <i>were</i> before me: and <i>as for</i> his statutes, I did not depart from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For all His judgments <i>were</i> before me; And <i>as for</i> His statutes, I did not depart from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“For all His ordinances <i>were</i> before me, And <i>as for</i> His statutes, I did not deviate from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For all His ordinances were before me, And as for His statutes, I did not depart from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For all His ordinances <i>were</i> before me; And <i>as for</i> His statutes, I did not depart from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For all His judgments were before me, And <i>as for</i> His statutes, I did not depart from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“For all His judgments (legal decisions) were before me, And from His statutes I did not turn aside.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, I let all his ordinances guide me and have not disregarded his statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, I have kept all His ordinances in mind and have not disregarded His statutes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For all his ordinances were before me; And as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I keep your laws in mind and never turn away from your teachings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />because all his judgments are in front of me and I have not turned away from his laws.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I have observed all his laws; I have not disobeyed his commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and because all of his decrees remain in my thoughts, I have not turned aside from his statutes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For all his ordinances were before me, and his statutes I did not put away from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For all his ordinances were before me. As for his statutes, I didn’t depart from them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For all His judgments [are] before me, "" As for His statutes, I do not turn from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For all His judgments are before me, As to His statutes, I turn not from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For all his judgments before me, And his laws I will not depart from them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For all his judgments are in my sight: and his precepts I have not removed from me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For all his judgments are in my sight. And I have not removed his precepts from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />His laws were all before me, his decrees I did not cast aside. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For all his ordinances were before me, and from his statutes I did not turn aside.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For all his judgments were before me; and his statutes I have not put away from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because all his judgments were in front of me and his laws I have not put away from me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For all His ordinances were before me; And as for His statutes, I did not depart from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For all his judgments and his ordinances <i>were</i> before me: I departed not from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-23.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/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=6848" 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">22</span>For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</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/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·på̄·ṭō (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Judgment. ">His ordinances are</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: lə·neḡ·dî (Prep-l:: 1cs) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">before me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: ’ā·sūr (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">disregarded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2708.htm" title="2708: wə·ḥuq·qō·ṯāw (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Something prescribed, an enactment, statute. Feminine of choq, and meaning substantially the same.">His statutes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.…<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/18-22.htm">Psalm 18:22</a></span><br />For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-17.htm">Deuteronomy 6:17</a></span><br />You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7-8</a></span><br />Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-6.htm">Psalm 119:6</a></span><br />Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-102.htm">Psalm 119:102</a></span><br />I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-128.htm">Psalm 119:128</a></span><br />Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-168.htm">Psalm 119:168</a></span><br />I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-4.htm">Proverbs 4:4</a></span><br />he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-20.htm">Proverbs 6:20-23</a></span><br />My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. / Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. / When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-18.htm">Isaiah 48:18</a></span><br />If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-19.htm">Matthew 5:19</a></span><br />So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a></span><br />But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a></span><br />If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.</p><p class="hdg">For all</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-6.htm">Psalm 119:6,86,128</a></b></br> Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Luke 1:6</a></b></br> And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/15-14.htm">John 15:14</a></b></br> Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.</p><p class="hdg">judgments</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Deuteronomy 6:1,2</a></b></br> Now these <i>are</i> the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do <i>them</i> in the land whither ye go to possess it: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/7-12.htm">Deuteronomy 7:12</a></b></br> Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8,9</a></b></br> The statutes of the LORD <i>are</i> right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD <i>is</i> pure, enlightening the eyes… </p><p class="hdg">I did not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-11.htm">Deuteronomy 8:11</a></b></br> Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/joshua/24-25.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-21.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/joshua/24-25.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-25.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/joshua/24-25.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-22.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-37.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-38.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For all His ordinances are before me;</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's commitment to keeping God's laws and commandments at the forefront of his life. In the context of <a href="/2_samuel/22.htm">2 Samuel 22</a>, David is expressing his gratitude and devotion to God after being delivered from his enemies. The term "ordinances" refers to God's decrees and laws, which were given to the Israelites through Moses. This commitment to God's ordinances is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's law as a sign of faithfulness. In <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, the psalmist repeatedly speaks of delighting in God's laws and keeping them ever before him, illustrating a life centered around divine instruction.<p><b>I have not disregarded His statutes.</b><br>David's declaration of not disregarding God's statutes highlights his dedication to living according to God's will. The word "statutes" often refers to specific laws or decrees that require adherence. In the historical context, Israel was a theocratic society where the law of God was central to both religious and civil life. David's adherence to these statutes is significant, as it underscores his role as a king who seeks to lead by example in following God's commands. This commitment is also a foreshadowing of the perfect obedience of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law completely. In the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes the importance of keeping God's commandments as a demonstration of love for Him (<a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>). David's faithfulness serves as a type of Christ, pointing to the ultimate obedience and righteousness found in Jesus.<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 God's faithfulness and his own commitment to God's laws. This chapter is a song of deliverance, paralleling <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in David's song, God is portrayed as a deliverer and a source of strength. David acknowledges God's ordinances and statutes as a guiding force in his life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David ruled as king. The context of this passage is David's reflection on his reign and God's deliverance of Israel from its enemies.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_israel.htm">Enemies of Israel</a></b><br>The adversaries from whom God delivered David and Israel, highlighting God's protection and justice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law (Torah)</a></b><br>Refers to the ordinances and statutes that David mentions, which are the laws given by God to the people of Israel through Moses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_word.htm">Commitment to God's Word</a></b><br>David's life exemplifies a commitment to God's ordinances. As believers, we are called to keep God's Word at the forefront of our lives, guiding our decisions and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Obedience to God's statutes is a recurring theme in Scripture. It is not merely about following rules but about aligning our lives with God's will and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_and_deliverance.htm">God's Faithfulness and Deliverance</a></b><br>Just as God delivered David from his enemies, He is faithful to deliver us from our spiritual battles when we remain steadfast in His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflection_and_praise.htm">Reflection and Praise</a></b><br>David's song is a reflection of God's past faithfulness. Regularly reflecting on God's work in our lives can lead to a heart of gratitude and praise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_law_in_the_believer's_life.htm">The Role of the Law in the Believer's Life</a></b><br>While Christians are not under the Old Testament law, the principles of God's statutes guide us in living a life that honors Him.<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/literal_vs._metaphorical_in_2_samuel_22.htm">(2 Samuel 22) How can we tell which elements of this praise song are meant literally versus those intended as metaphorical or hyperbolic language?</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/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/why_do_2_samuel_22_and_psalm_18_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 22 compared with Psalm 18) Why do these passages have slight variations if both are supposed to be inspired or accurate accounts?</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>(23) <span class= "bld">His statutes, I did not depart from them.</span>--The psalm, by a very slight change in the original, has "I did not put away his statutes from me." The former is the more common form, the latter suits better the parallelism here.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-23.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His ordinances [are]</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּטָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pā·ṭāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before me;</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנֶגְדִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·neḡ·dî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | first person common singular<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">I have not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">disregarded</span><br /><span class="heb">אָס֥וּר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His statutes.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֻקֹּתָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥuq·qō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2708.htm">Strong's 2708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prescribed, an enactment, statute</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-23.htm">2 Samuel 22:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-23.htm">2 Samuel 22:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-23.htm">2 Samuel 22:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-23.htm">2 Samuel 22:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-23.htm">2 Samuel 22:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-23.htm">2 Samuel 22:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-23.htm">2 Samuel 22:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-23.htm">2 Samuel 22:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-23.htm">2 Samuel 22:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-23.htm">2 Samuel 22:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-23.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:23 For all his ordinances were before me (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:24" /></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>