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 his statutes I did not put away from me. 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 I did not put away his statutes from me. New King James Version For all His judgments were before me, And I did not put away His statutes from me. New American Standard Bible For all His judgments were before me, And I did not put away His statutes from me. NASB 1995 For all His ordinances were before me, And I did not put away His statutes from me. NASB 1977 For all His ordinances were before me, And I did not put away His statutes from me. Legacy Standard Bible For all His judgments were before me, And I did not put away His statutes from me. Amplified Bible For all His ordinances were before me, And I did not put away His statutes from me. 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 I put not away his statutes from me. Contemporary English Version I keep your laws in mind and never look away from your teachings. English Revised Version For all his judgments were before me, and I put not away his statutes from me. 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 because all his judgments were always before me, and I did not cast off 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. I did not put away his statutes from me. Webster's Bible Translation For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. World English Bible For all his ordinances were before me. I didn’t put away his statutes from me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor all His judgments [are] before me, "" And I do not turn His statutes from me. Young's Literal Translation For all His judgments are before me, And His statutes I turn not from me. Smith's Literal Translation For all his judgments are before me, and his laws I shall not put away from me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor till his judgments are in my sight: and his justices I have not put away from me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For 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 his statutes I did not put away from me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor all his judgments were before me, and his laws I did not put away from me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because all his judgments are before me and I have not put away his laws from me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For all His ordinances were before me, And I put not away His statutes from me. Brenton Septuagint Translation For all his judgments were before me, and his ordinances departed not from me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD is My Rock…21For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. 22For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. 23And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.… Cross References Deuteronomy 5:32-33 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. 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. 1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, 2 Kings 23:25 Neither before nor after Josiah was there any king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses. Nehemiah 1:5 Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments, Psalm 119:1-3 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. / They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways. Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. 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. Jeremiah 7:23 but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. Ezekiel 18:21 But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. 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 7:24-25 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. 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. John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. Treasury of Scripture For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me. For I Psalm 17:4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. Psalm 26:1 A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. Psalm 119:10,11 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments… have not Psalm 119:102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me. 1 Samuel 15:11 It 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. 1 John 2:19 They 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. Jump to Previous Decisions Decrees Judgments Laws Ordinances Statutes Turn TurnedJump to Next Decisions Decrees Judgments Laws Ordinances Statutes Turn TurnedPsalm 18 1. David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessingsFor all His ordinances are before me; This phrase emphasizes the psalmist's commitment to keeping God's laws constantly in view. The term "ordinances" refers to God's decrees or commands, which are part of the Torah given to Moses. In the historical context, the Israelites were expected to meditate on the law day and night (Joshua 1:8). The psalmist's declaration reflects a heart aligned with God's will, similar to the description of the righteous man in Psalm 1:2. This commitment to God's ordinances can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17). I have not disregarded His statutes. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 18, David is expressing his devotion and obedience to God's laws. This psalm is a song of gratitude for God's deliverance and faithfulness. 2. God The central figure in the psalm, God is portrayed as a deliverer and protector who rewards those who follow His commandments. 3. Ordinances and Statutes These refer to God's laws and commandments, which David commits to keeping before him, signifying his dedication to living a life in accordance with God's will. Teaching Points Commitment to God's WordAs believers, we are called to keep God's ordinances before us, just as David did. This involves regular reading, meditation, and application of Scripture in our daily lives. Obedience Brings Blessing David's life demonstrates that obedience to God's statutes leads to divine protection and blessing. We should strive to live in obedience, trusting that God will honor our faithfulness. The Importance of God's Law God's statutes are not just rules but are life-giving principles meant to guide us into a deeper relationship with Him. We should view them as a source of wisdom and guidance. Consistency in Faith David's unwavering commitment to God's ordinances serves as a model for us to remain steadfast in our faith, even when faced with challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 18:22?2. How can we keep "His ordinances" in our daily lives today? 3. What does "I have not disregarded His statutes" teach about obedience? 4. How does Psalm 18:22 connect with Jesus' teachings on the law? 5. Why is it important to follow God's "ordinances" in a secular world? 6. How can Psalm 18:22 inspire us to study God's Word more diligently? 7. How does Psalm 18:22 reflect the importance of following God's commandments in daily life? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 18:22? 9. How does Psalm 18:22 challenge modern interpretations of obedience to God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 18? 11. (2 Samuel 22 compared with Psalm 18) Why do these passages have slight variations if both are supposed to be inspired or accurate accounts? 12. (2 Samuel 22:21-25) How can David claim blamelessness here when other passages (e.g., 2 Samuel 11) describe serious moral failures? 13. Psalm 22:18 - Is the description of dividing garments by casting lots a verifiable historical detail, or a narrative retrofitted to match the crucifixion story? 14. 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)? What Does Psalm 18:22 Mean All His ordinances are before me• David says, “For all His ordinances are before me”, picturing God’s commands held constantly in his view. He is choosing to live with the Word front-and-center, not tucked away for emergencies. • This echoes Joshua 1:8, where the Lord tells Joshua to keep the Book of the Law “always on your lips.” It also parallels Psalm 119:30, “I have set Your ordinances before me,” showing a deliberate, ongoing focus. • The phrase “all His ordinances” reminds us that the believer isn’t free to pick and choose which parts of God’s instruction to follow. Proverbs 3:1–2 urges, “My son, do not forget My teaching, but let your heart keep My commandments.” • By keeping every ordinance “before” him, David demonstrates a heart that values God’s wisdom above his own impulses (Psalm 19:7–11). I have not disregarded His statutes • The second line, “I have not disregarded His statutes,” highlights active obedience. Unlike Saul, who blatantly ignored God’s clear commands (1 Samuel 15:22–23), David can sincerely say he does not shove God’s statutes aside. • Psalm 119:102 offers a similar testimony: “I have not departed from Your judgments, for You Yourself have instructed me.” This isn’t a claim to sinless perfection; it is a declaration of consistent loyalty. When David failed, he repented swiftly (Psalm 51). • God later sums up David’s life this way: “My servant David kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes” (1 Kings 14:8). The overall pattern of obedience matters, and God notices. • Jesus echoes the same principle: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). True devotion is inseparable from submission to divine authority. summary Psalm 18:22 shows David holding God’s Word in constant view and refusing to brush it aside. He loves, trusts, and obeys every statute the Lord has revealed. For believers today, the verse is an invitation to keep Scripture continually before us and to demonstrate genuine love for God through steadfast obedience, knowing He still blesses those who trust and follow His unchanging Word. Verse 22. - For all his judgments were before me; i.e. "all his commandments" (compare the use of the same word (מִשׁפַט throughout the hundred and nineteenth psalm). And I did not put away his statutes from me. The wicked are said to "cast God's commandments behind their back" (1 Kings 14:9; Nehemiah 9:26; Psalm 50:17; Ezekiel 23:35). David declares that he had never so acted; he had kept God's statutes always well before him, had borne them in mind, and given heed to them.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (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] מִשְׁפָּטָ֣יו (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 אָסִ֥יר (’ā·sîr) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside His statutes. וְ֝חֻקֹּתָ֗יו (wə·ḥuq·qō·ṯāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute Links Psalm 18:22 NIVPsalm 18:22 NLT Psalm 18:22 ESV Psalm 18:22 NASB Psalm 18:22 KJV Psalm 18:22 BibleApps.com Psalm 18:22 Biblia Paralela Psalm 18:22 Chinese Bible Psalm 18:22 French Bible Psalm 18:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 18:22 For all his ordinances were before me (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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