Psalms 17:22 cpdv — For I have preserved the ways of the Lord, and I have not behaved impiously before my God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For I have preserved the ways of the Lord, and I have not behaved impiously before my God. "

— Psalms 17:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 17 — Context

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They intercepted me in the day of my affliction, and the Lord became my protector.

20

And he led me out, into a wide place. He accomplished my salvation, because he willed me.

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And the Lord will reward me according to my justice, and he will repay me according to the purity of my hands.

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For I have preserved the ways of the Lord, and I have not behaved impiously before my God.

23

For all his judgments are in my sight, and his justice, I have not pushed away from me.

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And I will be immaculate together with him, and I will keep myself from my iniquity.

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And the Lord will reward me according to my justice and according to the purity of my hands before his eyes.

Psalms 17:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 17:22 say?
Psalms 17:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For I have preserved the ways of the Lord, and I have not behaved impiously before my God. ”
Where is Psalms 17:22 in the Bible?
Psalms 17:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 17, verse 22.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 17:22.
What translation should I read Psalms 17:22 in?
Psalms 17:22 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 Psalms 17:22?
Psalms 17:22 reads (CPDV): “For I have preserved the ways of the Lord, and I have not behaved impiously before 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.
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