2 Samuel 22:21

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

1 Sam 26:23 : 23 The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed.
Ps 24:4 : 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
1 Kgs 8:32 : 32 Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.
Ps 7:8 : 8 The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
Ps 18:20-25 : 20 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. 21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God. 22 For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me. 23 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity. 24 Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight. 25 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
Ps 19:11 : 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
1 Cor 15:58 : 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Jas 4:8 : 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
Job 17:9 : 9 The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
Ps 7:3-4 : 3 O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; 4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me;(yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
2 Sam 22:25 : 25 Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 18:19-21
3 verses
96%
19He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
20The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
21For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Ps 18:23-24
2 verses
92%
23I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
24Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
2 Sam 22:24-26
3 verses
91%
24I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity.
25Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.
26With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright.
2 Sam 22:22
80%
22For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
2 Sam 22:20
79%
20He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Ps 26:11
74%
11But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Ps 109:20
73%
20Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
Ps 7:8
73%
8The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
Ps 31:21
73%
21Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
Ps 7:3-4
2 verses
73%
3O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
4If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me;(yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
Ps 54:5
73%
5He shall reward {H8686)}{H8675)}{H8799)} evil unto mine enemies{H8802)}: cut them off{H8685)} in thy truth.
Deut 32:41
72%
41If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
1 Sam 24:19
72%
19For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.
Ps 58:11
72%
11So that a man shall say{H8799)}, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth{H8802)} in the earth.
Ps 24:5
72%
5He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Ps 41:10
72%
10But thou, O LORD, be merciful{H8798)} unto me, and raise me up{H8685)}, that I may requite{H8762)} them.
Job 16:17
72%
17Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.
1 Sam 25:21
72%
21Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good.
2 Sam 22:48
72%
48It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,
Jer 20:12
71%
12But, O LORD of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.
Ps 22:25
71%
25My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
Ps 28:6
71%
6Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
Job 22:30
71%
30He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands.
Ps 41:12
71%
12And as for me, thou upholdest{H8804)} me in mine integrity, and settest{H8686)} me before thy face for ever.
1 Sam 24:17
71%
17And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
Ps 116:12
71%
12What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
Ps 35:24
71%
24Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice{H8799)} over me.
Job 33:9
71%
9I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.
Ps 26:1
70%
1A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
Job 34:5
70%
5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.
Ps 31:23
70%
23O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
Jer 11:20
70%
20But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.
1 Sam 26:23
70%
23The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed.
Ps 35:12
70%
12They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.
Ps 25:21
70%
21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Prov 11:31
70%
31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Mic 7:9
70%
9I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.
Ps 116:5
70%
5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
2 Sam 22:37
70%
37Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.
Isa 42:21
70%
21The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
Ps 51:2
70%
2Wash{H8761)} me throughly{H8685)} from mine iniquity, and cleanse{H8761)} me from my sin.
2 Sam 22:33
70%
33God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
Ps 30:2
70%
2O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Ps 51:14
70%
14Deliver{H8685)} me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud{H8762)} of thy righteousness.