Psalms 18:20

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 24:4 : 4 The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.
  • Ps 26:6 : 6 I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O LORD,
  • Ps 58:11 : 11 Then observers will say,“Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!”
  • Prov 11:18 : 18 The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.
  • Isa 49:4 : 4 But I thought,“I have worked in vain; I have expended my energy for absolutely nothing.” But the LORD will vindicate me; my God will reward me.
  • Isa 62:11 : 11 Look, the LORD announces to the entire earth:“Say to Daughter Zion,‘Look, your deliverer comes! Look, his reward is with him and his reward goes before him!’”
  • Matt 6:4 : 4 so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
  • 1 Cor 3:8 : 8 The one who plants and the one who waters work as one, but each will receive his reward according to his work.
  • Heb 7:26 : 26 For it is indeed fitting for us to have such a high priest: holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
  • 1 Sam 24:11-13 : 11 Look, my father, and see the edge of your robe in my hand! When I cut off the edge of your robe, I didn’t kill you. So realize and understand that I am not planning evil or rebellion. Even though I have not sinned against you, you are waiting in ambush to take my life. 12 May the LORD judge between the two of us, and may the LORD vindicate me over you, but my hand will not be against you. 13 It’s like the old proverb says:‘From evil people evil proceeds.’ But my hand will not be against you.
  • 1 Sam 24:17 : 17 He said to David,“You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!
  • 1 Sam 24:19-20 : 19 Now if a man finds his enemy, does he send him on his way in good shape? May the LORD repay you with good this day for what you have done to me. 20 Now look, I realize that you will in fact be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.
  • Job 22:30 : 30 he will deliver even someone who is not innocent, who will escape through the cleanness of your hands.”
  • Ps 7:3 : 3 O LORD my God, if I have done what they say, or am guilty of unjust actions,
  • Ps 7:8 : 8 The LORD judges the nations. Vindicate me, LORD, because I am innocent, because I am blameless, O Exalted One!
  • Ps 18:24 : 24 The LORD rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.

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  • 2 Sam 22:20-22
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    20He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

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

    22For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

  • Ps 18:23-25
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    23I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.

    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.

  • 2 Sam 22:24-25
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    90%

    24I was blameless before him; I kept myself from sinning.

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

  • Ps 18:21
    81%

    21For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

  • Ps 18:19
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    19He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

  • Ps 109:20
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    20May the LORD repay my accusers in this way, those who say evil things about me!

  • Ps 26:11
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    11But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me!

  • Ps 7:3-4
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    3O LORD my God, if I have done what they say, or am guilty of unjust actions,

    4or have wronged my ally, or helped his lawless enemy,

  • Ps 7:8
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    8The LORD judges the nations. Vindicate me, LORD, because I am innocent, because I am blameless, O Exalted One!

  • Jer 20:12
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    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.

  • Job 16:17
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    17although there is no violence in my hands and my prayer is pure.

  • Ps 54:5
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    5May those who wait to ambush me be repaid for their evil! As a demonstration of your faithfulness, destroy them!

  • Ps 41:10
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    10As for you, O LORD, have mercy on me and raise me up, so I can pay them back!”

  • Ps 58:11
    72%

    11Then observers will say,“Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!”

  • Jer 11:20
    71%

    20So I said,“O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, you are a just judge! You examine people’s hearts and minds. I want to see you pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause.”

  • 2 Sam 22:48
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    48The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me.

  • Ps 18:47
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    47The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me.

  • Ps 18:35-36
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    35You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.

    36You widen my path; my feet do not slip.

  • 1 Sam 24:19
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    19Now if a man finds his enemy, does he send him on his way in good shape? May the LORD repay you with good this day for what you have done to me.

  • Ps 116:12
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    12How can I repay the LORD for all his acts of kindness to me?

  • Ps 118:18
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    18The LORD severely punished me, but he did not hand me over to death.

  • Deut 32:41
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    41I will sharpen my lightning-like sword, and my hand will grasp hold of the weapon of judgment; I will execute vengeance on my foes, and repay those who hate me!

  • Ps 28:6
    71%

    6The LORD deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy!

  • Ps 24:5
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    5Such godly people are rewarded by the LORD, and vindicated by the God who delivers them.

  • Ps 35:24
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    24Vindicate me by your justice, O LORD my God! Do not let them gloat over me!

  • Isa 59:18
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    18He repays them for what they have done, dispensing angry judgment to his adversaries and punishing his enemies. He repays the coastlands.

  • 1 Sam 24:17
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    17He said to David,“You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!

  • Job 22:30
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    30he will deliver even someone who is not innocent, who will escape through the cleanness of your hands.”

  • Job 34:5
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    5For Job says,‘I am innocent, but God turns away my right.

  • Ps 18:32
    70%

    32The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.

  • Job 33:9
    70%

    9‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean and have no iniquity.

  • Prov 8:18
    70%

    18Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

  • Ps 22:25
    70%

    25You are the reason I offer praise in the great assembly; I will fulfill my promises before the LORD’s loyal followers.

  • Lam 3:64
    70%

    64ת(Tav) Pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to what they have done.

  • Ps 18:17
    70%

    17He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

  • Ps 31:21
    70%

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

  • Ps 35:12
    70%

    12They repay me evil for the good I have done; I am overwhelmed with sorrow.

  • 2 Sam 22:18
    70%

    18He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

  • Mic 7:9
    70%

    9I must endure the LORD’s fury, for I have sinned against him. But then he will defend my cause, and accomplish justice on my behalf. He will lead me out into the light; I will witness his deliverance.

  • Job 13:18
    70%

    18See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I am right.

  • Ps 116:5
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    5The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

  • Ps 28:4
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    4Pay them back for their evil deeds! Pay them back for what they do! Punish them!

  • Ps 13:6
    70%

    6I will sing praises to the LORD when he vindicates me.