2 Samuel 22:21 nasb — "The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me.

NASB

""The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me."

— 2 Samuel 22:21, NASB

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

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"He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.

19

"They confronted me in the day of my calamity, But the LORD was my support.

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"He also brought me forth into a broad place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me.

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"The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me.

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"For I have kept the ways of the LORD, And have not acted wickedly against my God.

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"For all His ordinances were before me, And as for His statutes, I did not depart from them.

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"I was also blameless toward Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity.

2 Samuel 22:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:21 say?
2 Samuel 22:21 in the NASB reads: “"The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me.”
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 (NASB): “"The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me.” 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.
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