Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All his laws are before me; I have not turned away from his decrees. New Living Translation I have followed all his regulations; I have never abandoned his decrees. English Standard Version For all his rules were before me, and from his statutes I did not turn aside. Berean Standard Bible For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. King James Bible For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them. New King James Version For all His judgments were before me; And as for His statutes, I did not depart from them. New American Standard Bible “For all His ordinances were before me, And as for His statutes, I did not deviate from them. NASB 1995 “For all His ordinances were before me, And as for His statutes, I did not depart from them. NASB 1977 “For all His ordinances were before me; And as for His statutes, I did not depart from them. Legacy Standard Bible For all His judgments were before me, And as for His statutes, I did not depart from them. Amplified Bible “For all His judgments (legal decisions) were before me, And from His statutes I did not turn aside. Christian Standard Bible Indeed, I let all his ordinances guide me and have not disregarded his statutes. Holman Christian Standard Bible Indeed, I have kept all His ordinances in mind and have not disregarded His statutes. American Standard Version For all his ordinances were before me; And as for his statutes, I did not depart from them. Contemporary English Version I keep your laws in mind and never turn away from your teachings. English Revised Version For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them. GOD'S WORD® Translation because all his judgments are in front of me and I have not turned away from his laws. Good News Translation I have observed all his laws; I have not disobeyed his commands. International Standard Version and because all of his decrees remain in my thoughts, I have not turned aside from his statutes, Majority Standard Bible For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. NET Bible For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules. New Heart English Bible For all his ordinances were before me, and his statutes I did not put away from me. Webster's Bible Translation For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them. World English Bible For all his ordinances were before me. As for his statutes, I didn’t depart from them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor all His judgments [are] before me, "" As for His statutes, I do not turn from them. Young's Literal Translation For all His judgments are before me, As to His statutes, I turn not from them. Smith's Literal Translation For all his judgments before me, And his laws I will not depart from them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor all his judgments are in my sight: and his precepts I have not removed from me. Catholic Public Domain Version For all his judgments are in my sight. And I have not removed his precepts from me. New American Bible His laws were all before me, his decrees I did not cast aside. New Revised Standard Version For all his ordinances were before me, and from his statutes I did not turn aside. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor all his judgments were before me; and his statutes I have not put away from me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because all his judgments were in front of me and his laws I have not put away from me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For all His ordinances were before me; And as for His statutes, I did not depart from them. Brenton Septuagint Translation For all his judgments and his ordinances were before me: I departed not from them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…22For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. 23For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. 24And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.… Cross References Psalm 18:22 For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. Deuteronomy 6:17 You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you. Joshua 1:7-8 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. Psalm 119:6 Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments. Psalm 119:102 I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me. Psalm 119:128 Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way. Psalm 119:168 I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You. Proverbs 4:4 he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live. Proverbs 6:20-23 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. ... Isaiah 48:18 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. Matthew 5:19 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. Matthew 7:24-27 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. ... Matthew 28:20 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.” Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Treasury of Scripture For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them. For all Psalm 119:6,86,128 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments… Luke 1:6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. John 15:14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. judgments Deuteronomy 6:1,2 Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: … Deuteronomy 7:12 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: Psalm 19:8,9 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes… I did not Deuteronomy 8:11 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: Jump to Previous Decisions Decrees Depart Judgments Laws Ordinances Statutes Turn TurnedJump to Next Decisions Decrees Depart Judgments Laws Ordinances Statutes Turn Turned2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsFor all His ordinances are before me; This phrase reflects the psalmist's commitment to keeping God's laws and commandments at the forefront of his life. In the context of 2 Samuel 22, 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 Psalm 119, the psalmist repeatedly speaks of delighting in God's laws and keeping them ever before him, illustrating a life centered around divine instruction. I have not disregarded His statutes. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe 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 Psalm 18. 2. God 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. 3. Israel 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. 4. Enemies of Israel The adversaries from whom God delivered David and Israel, highlighting God's protection and justice. 5. The Law (Torah) Refers to the ordinances and statutes that David mentions, which are the laws given by God to the people of Israel through Moses. Teaching Points Commitment to God's WordDavid'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. The Importance of Obedience 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. God's Faithfulness and Deliverance 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. Reflection and Praise 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. The Role of the Law in the Believer's Life While Christians are not under the Old Testament law, the principles of God's statutes guide us in living a life that honors Him.(23) His statutes, I did not depart from them.--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. Hebrew Forכִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every His ordinances [are] מִשְׁפָּטָ֖יו (miš·pā·ṭāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style before me; לְנֶגְדִּ֑י (lə·neḡ·dî) Preposition-l | first person common singular Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before I have not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no disregarded אָס֥וּר (’ā·sūr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside His statutes. וְחֻקֹּתָ֖יו (wə·ḥuq·qō·ṯāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute Links 2 Samuel 22:23 NIV2 Samuel 22:23 NLT 2 Samuel 22:23 ESV 2 Samuel 22:23 NASB 2 Samuel 22:23 KJV 2 Samuel 22:23 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:23 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:23 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:23 For all his ordinances were before me (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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