Psalms 18:23

Geneva Bible (1560)

I was vpright also with him, & haue kept me from my wickednes.

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  • 1 Sam 26:23 : 23 And let the Lorde rewarde euery man according to his righteousnesse and faithfulnesse: for the Lord had deliuered thee into mine handes this day, but I woulde not lay mine hand vpon the Lords anointed.
  • 1 Chr 29:17 : 17 I knowe also, my God, that thou tryest the heart, and hast pleasure in righteousnesse: I haue offred willingly in the vprightnesse of mine heart all these things: now also haue I seene thy people which are found here, to offer vnto thee willingly with ioy.
  • Ps 7:1-8 : 1 Shigaion of Dauid, which he sang vnto the Lord, concerning the wordes of Chush the sonne of Iemini. O lorde my God, in thee I put my trust: saue me from all that persecute me, & deliuer me, 2 Least he deuoure my soule like a lion, and teare it in pieces, while there is none to helpe. 3 O Lorde my God, if I haue done this thing, if there be any wickednes in mine handes, 4 If I haue rewarded euill vnto him that had peace with mee, (yea I haue deliuered him that vexed me without cause) 5 Then let the enemie persecute my soule and take it: yea, let him treade my life downe vpon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah. 6 Arise, O Lord, in thy wrath, and lift vp thy selfe against the rage of mine enemies, and awake for mee according to the iudgement that thou hast appointed. 7 So shall the Congregation of the people compasse thee about: for their sakes therefore returne on hie. 8 The Lorde shall iudge the people: Iudge thou me, O Lorde, according to my righteousnesse, and according to mine innocencie, that is in mee.
  • Ps 11:7 : 7 For the righteous Lorde loueth righteousnes: his countenance doeth beholde the iust.
  • Ps 17:3 : 3 Thou hast prooued and visited mine heart in the night: thou hast tryed me, and foundest nothing: for I was purposed that my mouth should not offend.
  • Ps 37:27 : 27 Flee from euill and doe good, and dwell for euer.
  • Matt 5:29-30 : 29 Wherefore if thy right eye cause thee to offend, plucke it out, & cast it from thee: for better it is for thee, that one of thy members perish, then that thy whole body should be cast into hell. 30 Also if thy right hand make thee to offend, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for better it is for thee that one of thy members perish, then that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
  • Matt 18:8-9 : 8 Wherefore, if thy hand or thy foote cause thee to offend, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life, halt, or maimed, then hauing two hands, or two feete, to be cast into euerlasting fire. 9 And if thine eye cause thee to offende, plucke it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, then hauing two eyes to be cast into hell fire.

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    21The Lorde rewarded me according to my righteousnesse: according to the purenesse of mine handes he recompensed me.

    22For I kept the wayes of the Lorde, and did not wickedly against my God.

    23For all his lawes were before me, and his statutes: I did not depart therefrom.

    24I was vpright also towarde him, and haue kept me from my wickednesse.

    25Therefore the Lord did reward me according to my righteousnesse, according to my purenesse before his eyes.

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    20The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousnes: according to the purenes of mine hands he recompensed me:

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    24Therefore the Lorde rewarded me according to my righteousnesse, and according to the purenes of mine hands in his sight.

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    20If I woulde iustifie my selfe, mine owne mouth shall condemne mee: if I would be perfite, he shall iudge me wicked.

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