Psalms 18:21 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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"For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not been turned away in sin from my God."

— Psalms 18:21, Bible in Basic English

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“For I have kept the ways of Yahweh, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”
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“For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.”
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Psalms 18 — Context

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.

Because of this the Lord has given me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean in his eyes.

Psalms 18:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:21 say?

Psalms 18:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not been turned away in sin from my God.”

Where is Psalms 18:21 in the Bible?

Psalms 18:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 21.

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 18:21.

What translation should I read Psalms 18:21 in?

Psalms 18:21 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 Psalms 18:21?

Psalms 18:21 reads (BBE): “For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not been turned away in sin 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.

Psalms 18:21 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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