2 Samuel 22:21 bbe — The Lord gives me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean before him.

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"The Lord gives me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean before him."

— 2 Samuel 22:21, Bible in Basic English

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“The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.”
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2 Samuel 22 — Context

He made me free from my strong hater, from those who were against me, because they were stronger than I.

They came on me in the day of my trouble: but the Lord was my support.

He took me out into a wide place; he was my saviour because he had delight in me.

The Lord gives me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean before him.

For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not been turned away in sin from my God.

For all his decisions were before me, and I did not put away his laws from me.

And I was upright before him, and I kept myself from sin.

2 Samuel 22:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:21 say?

2 Samuel 22:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord gives me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean before him.”

Where is 2 Samuel 22:21 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 22:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 21.

Who wrote 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 2 Samuel about?

2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.

What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 22:21.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:21 in?

2 Samuel 22:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Samuel 22:21?

2 Samuel 22:21 reads (BBE): “The Lord gives me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean before him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Samuel 22:21 bbe — The Lord gives me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean before him.

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