2 Samuel 22:22 kjv — For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

King James Version

"For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God."

— 2 Samuel 22:22, King James Version

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ASV
“For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God. ”
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WEB
“For I have kept the ways of Yahweh, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”
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NET
“For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.”
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DRB
“Because I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”
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BBE
“For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not been turned away in sin from my God.”
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KJVA
“For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”
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2 Samuel 22 — Context

They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay.

He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.

I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity.

Therefore the Lord hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.

2 Samuel 22:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:22 say?

2 Samuel 22:22 in the King James Version reads: “For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”

Where is 2 Samuel 22:22 in the Bible?

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

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 22:22.

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

2 Samuel 22:22 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 22:22?

2 Samuel 22:22 reads (KJV): “For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.” 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 22:22 kjv — For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

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