Psalms 18:23 net — I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.

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"I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning."

— Psalms 18:23, NET Bible

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KJV
“I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.”
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ASV
“I was also perfect with him, And I kept myself from mine iniquity. ”
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WEB
“I was also blameless with him. I kept myself from my iniquity.”
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BBE
“And I was upright before him, and I kept myself from sin.”
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KJVA
“I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.”
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Psalms 18 — Context

The LORD repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.

For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.

The LORD rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.

You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.

You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

Psalms 18:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:23 say?

Psalms 18:23 in the NET Bible reads: “I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.”

Where is Psalms 18:23 in the Bible?

Psalms 18:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 23.

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 18:23.

What translation should I read Psalms 18:23 in?

Psalms 18:23 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 18:23?

Psalms 18:23 reads (NET): “I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.” 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 18:23 net — I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.

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Psalms 18 — Context

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