King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"For I have kept the ways of ADONAI, I have not done evil by leaving my God;
Berean Standard Bible:
For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God.
American Standard Version:
For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For I have kept{H8104} the ways{H1870} of the LORD{H3068}, and have not wickedly departed{H7561} from my God{H430}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Proverbs 8:32
- ¶ Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed [are they that] keep my ways.
Genesis 18:19
- For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Psalms 128:1
- ¶ A Song of degrees. Blessed [is] every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
2 Corinthians 1:12
- ¶ For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Psalms 125:5
- As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: [but] peace [shall be] upon Israel.
Zephaniah 1:6
- And them that are turned back from the LORD; and [those] that have not sought the LORD, nor enquired for him.
Job 23:10
- But he knoweth the way that I take: [when] he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
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Commentary for 2 Samuel 22:22
2 Samuel 22:22 is part of a larger poem known as the Song of David, which serves as a hymn of thanksgiving and a reflection on God's faithfulness and the victories He granted to King David. This verse encapsulates a key theme of the song: loyalty and obedience to God. In this verse, David declares that he has maintained fidelity to the ways of the Lord and has not willfully strayed from God's commandments.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the latter part of David's reign, after he had secured his kingdom and had been delivered from the hands of his enemies, including Saul and the Philistines. It is a testament to David's understanding of his success being directly tied to his adherence to God's laws and precepts. Despite David's moral failings, such as the incident with Bathsheba, the verse reflects his genuine effort to live according to God's will and his acknowledgment that his blessings were a result of God's favor due to his generally righteous conduct.
In a broader sense, 2 Samuel 22:22 underscores the importance of steadfast faith and obedience in the religious life of ancient Israel. It is a declaration of piety and a recognition that God rewards those who remain faithful to His covenant. This concept of divine reward for righteousness and punishment for wickedness is a central tenet in the wisdom literature and prophetic teachings of the Hebrew Bible. David's assertion in this verse would have resonated with the Israelite audience as both a personal testimony and a model for the kind of relationship they were called to have with God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8104
There are 440 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַר
Transliteration: shâmar
Pronunciation: shaw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.; beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). - Strong's Number: H1870
There are 627 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דֶּרֶךְ
Transliteration: derek
Pronunciation: deh'-rek
Description: from דָּרַךְ; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb; along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H7561
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָשַׁע
Transliteration: râshaʻ
Pronunciation: raw-shah'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate; condemn, make trouble, vex, be (commit, deal, depart, do) wicked(-ly, -ness). - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.