Psalms 18:21–24
For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
For I haue kept the wayes of the LORD, and haue not wickedly departed from my God.
For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
For all his iudgements were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
†I was also vpright before him: and I kept my selfe from mine iniquity.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. with.
Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
†Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousnesse, according to the cleannesse of my hands in his eye-sight.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. before his eyes.
Narration uses the Pure Cambridge Edition.
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From verse 21
- Psalms 119:102Rank 1 from verse 21
- 1 John 2:19Rank 2 from verse 21
19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
19They went out from vs, but they were not of vs: for if they had beene of vs, they would no doubt haue continued with vs: but they went out that they might be made manifest, that they were not all of vs.
- Acts 24:16Rank 3 from verse 21
- Proverbs 8:32Rank 4 from verse 21
- Psalms 17:4Rank 5 from verse 21
- Psalms 26:1Rank 6 from verse 21
- 1 Thessalonians 2:10Rank 7 from verse 21
- 2 Chronicles 34:33Rank 8 from verse 21
33And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that pertained to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, even to serve the Lord their God. And all his days they departed not from following the Lord, the God of their fathers.
33And Iosiah tooke away all the abominations out of all the countreys that perteined to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serue, euen to serue the LORD their God. And all his dayes they departed not †from folowing the LORD the God of their fathers.
- 1 Samuel 15:11Rank 9 from verse 21
11It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the Lord all night.
11It repenteth me that I haue set vp Saul to be king: for hee is turned backe from following me, and hath not performed my commandements. And it grieued Samuel; and he cried vnto the LORD all night.
- Psalms 119:10–11Rank 10 from verse 21
10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
10With my whole heart haue I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy Commandements.
11Thy word haue I hidde in mine heart: that I might not sinne against thee.
From verse 22
- Psalms 119:13Rank 1 from verse 22
- Psalms 119:112Rank 2 from verse 22
- Psalms 119:30Rank 3 from verse 22
- Psalms 119:117Rank 4 from verse 22
- Psalms 119:128Rank 5 from verse 22
From verse 23
- Matthew 18:8–9Rank 1 from verse 23
8Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them 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.
9And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.
8*Wherefore if thy hand or thy foote offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather then hauing two hands or two feete, to be cast into euerlasting fire.
9And if thine eie offend thee, plucke it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eie, rather then hauing two eies, to be cast into hell fire.
- Matthew 5:29–30Rank 2 from verse 23
29And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
30And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
29*And if thy right eie ‖offend thee, plucke it out, and cast it from thee. For it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
30And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee. For it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
- 1 Chronicles 29:17Rank 3 from verse 23
17I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.
17I know also, my God, that thou *triest the heart, and hast pleasure in vprightnesse. As for me, in the vprightnes of mine heart I haue willingly offered all these things: and now haue I seene with ioy, thy people which are †present here, to offer willingly vnto thee.
- 1 Samuel 26:23Rank 4 from verse 23
23The Lord render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the Lord delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed.
23The LORD render to euery man his righteousnesse, and his faithfulnesse: for the LORD deliuered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch foorth mine hand against the LORDs Anointed.
- Psalms 11:7Rank 5 from verse 23
- Psalms 17:3Rank 6 from verse 23
3Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
3Thou hast prooued mine heart, thou hast visited me in the night, thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing: I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgresse.
- Psalms 37:27Rank 7 from verse 23
- Psalms 7:1–8Rank 8 from verse 23
1O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
2Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
3O Lord my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
4If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
5Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.
6Arise, O Lord, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.
7So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.
8The Lord shall judge the people: judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
1¶ O LORD, my God, in thee doe I put my trust: saue me from all them that persecute me, and deliuer me.
2†Least hee teare my soule like a lyon, renting it in pieces, while there is none to deliuer.
3O LORD my God, if I haue done this; if there be iniquitie in my hands:
4If I haue rewarded euill vnto him that was at peace with me: (yea I haue deliuered him that without cause is mine enemie.)
5Let the enemie persecute my soule, and take it, yea let him tread downe my life vpon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.
6Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift vp thy selfe, because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the iudgement that thou hast commanded.
7So shall the congregation of the people compasse thee about: for their sakes therefore returne thou on high.
8*The LORD shal iudge the people: iudge me, O LORD, according to my righteousnesse, and according to mine integritie that is in me.
From verse 24
- Matthew 10:41–42Rank 1 from verse 24
41He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.
42And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
41He that receiueth a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, shall receiue a Prophets reward: and he that receiueth a righteous man, in the name of a righteous man, shal receiue a righteous mans reward.
42*And whosoeuer shall giue to drinke vnto one of these litle ones, a cup of cold water onely, in the name of a disciple, verily I say vnto you, hee shall in no wise lose his reward.
- 1 Samuel 26:23Rank 3 from verse 24
23The Lord render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the Lord delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed.
23The LORD render to euery man his righteousnesse, and his faithfulnesse: for the LORD deliuered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch foorth mine hand against the LORDs Anointed.
- Hebrews 6:16Rank 4 from verse 24
- 2 Thessalonians 1:6–7Rank 5 from verse 24
6Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
7And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
6Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompence tribulation to them that trouble you:
7And to you who are troubled, rest with vs, when the Lord Iesus shalbe reuealed from heauen, †with his mightie Angels,
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Psalms 18:21
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Retained, guarded, observed, or preserved.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.
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The one true God.
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Psalms 18:22
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.
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Laws, ordinances, rules, or enactments established by an authority.
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Psalms 18:23
1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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Retained, guarded, observed, or preserved.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Wickedness, unrighteousness, transgression, or sin; the guilt or burden of such wrongdoing.
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Psalms 18:24
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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recompensed
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of recompense, meaning to reward, repay, or requite.
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Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.
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righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
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The state of being clean, pure, or free from defilement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The sight of the eye; view; observation.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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20The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
20The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousnesse, according to the cleannesse of my hands hath hee recompensed me.
21For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
21For I haue kept the wayes of the LORD, and haue not wickedly departed from my God.
Selected passage22For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
22For all his iudgements were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
Selected passage23I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
23†I was also vpright before him: and I kept my selfe from mine iniquity.
Selected passage24Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
24†Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousnesse, according to the cleannesse of my hands in his eye-sight.
Selected passage25With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
25With the mercifull thou wilt shew thy selfe mercifull, with an vpright man thou wilt shew thy selfe vpright.