2 Samuel 22:26

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 5:7 : 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
  • Jas 2:13 : 13 For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment.

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  • Ps 18:24-27
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    24The LORD rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.

    25You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.

    26You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

    27For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.

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    27You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

    28You deliver oppressed people, but you watch the proud and bring them down.

  • 4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, to the morally upright!

  • 10Extend your loyal love to your faithful followers, and vindicate the morally upright!

  • 25The LORD rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.

  • 7God’s People Anticipate Vindication The way of the righteous is level, the path of the righteous that you make is straight.

  • 4Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

  • Ps 112:4-5
    2 verses
    72%

    4In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

    5It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

  • 11But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me!

  • 10If the wicked are shown mercy, they do not learn about justice. Even in a land where right is rewarded, they act unjustly; they do not see the LORD’s majesty revealed.

  • 5The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

  • 8The LORD is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live.

  • 21Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

  • 17A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.

  • 26He entreats God, and God delights in him, he sees God’s face with rejoicing, and God restores to him his righteousness.

  • 8He has told you, O man, what is good, and what the LORD really wants from you: He wants you to carry out justice, to love faithfulness, and to live obediently before your God.

  • 7Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

  • 21For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it,

  • 21The LORD repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.

  • 15But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.

  • 7I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

  • 2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes.

  • 12and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.

  • 36Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

  • 10As for you, O LORD, have mercy on me and raise me up, so I can pay them back!”

  • 19And the LORD said,“I will make all my goodness pass before your face, and I will proclaim the LORD by name before you; I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, I will show mercy to whom I will show mercy.”

  • 7Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.

  • 17But now you are preoccupied with the judgment due the wicked, judgment and justice take hold of you.

  • 1LORD, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?

  • 20You will be loyal to Jacob and extend your loyal love to Abraham, which you promised on oath to our ancestors in ancient times.

  • 76May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant.

  • 12Certainly you reward the godly, LORD. Like a shield you protect them in your good favor.

  • 29When people are brought low and you say‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast;

  • 13You must be blameless before the LORD your God.

  • 3Do you fix your eye on such a one? And do you bring me before you for judgment?

  • 9Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity– every good way.

  • 6I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.

  • 6Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the LORD one avoids evil.

  • 29A wicked person has put on a bold face, but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

  • 3For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me.

  • 12O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, you test and prove the righteous. You see into people’s hearts and minds. Pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause.

  • 8The way of the guilty person is devious, but as for the pure, his way is upright.

  • 12As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.

  • 10The LORD always proves faithful and reliable to those who follow the demands of his covenant.

  • 21The LORD deserves praise for he demonstrated his amazing faithfulness to me when I was besieged by enemies.