Psalms 18:21

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 119:102 : 102 I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.
  • Prov 8:32 : 32 “So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
  • Acts 24:16 : 16 This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.
  • 1 Thess 2:10 : 10 You are witnesses, and so is God, as to how holy and righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you who believe.
  • 1 John 2:19 : 19 They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us, because if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But they went out from us to demonstrate that all of them do not belong to us.
  • 1 Sam 15:11 : 11 “I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from me and has not done what I told him to do.” Samuel became angry and he cried out to the LORD all that night.
  • 2 Chr 34:33 : 33 Josiah removed all the detestable idols from all the areas belonging to the Israelites and encouraged all who were in Israel to worship the LORD their God. Throughout the rest of his reign they did not turn aside from following the LORD God of their ancestors.
  • Ps 17:4 : 4 As for the actions of people– just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.
  • Ps 26:1 : 1 By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering.
  • Ps 119:10-11 : 10 With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands! 11 In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

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  • 2 Sam 22:21-25
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    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.

    23For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

    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 18:22-24
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    85%

    22For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

    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.

  • Job 23:11-12
    2 verses
    82%

    11My feet have followed his steps closely; I have kept to his way and have not turned aside.

    12I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.

  • Ps 18:20
    81%

    20The LORD repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.

  • Ps 119:101-102
    2 verses
    80%

    101I stay away from every evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.

    102I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.

  • Ps 26:1
    76%

    1By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering.

  • Jer 17:16
    76%

    16But I have not pestered you to bring disaster. I have not desired the time of irreparable devastation. You know that. You are fully aware of every word that I have spoken.

  • Ps 119:56
    76%

    56This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.

  • Ps 17:3-5
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    75%

    3You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

    4As for the actions of people– just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

    5I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.

  • Ps 118:18
    75%

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

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    168I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do.

  • Ps 25:21
    74%

    21May integrity and godliness protect me, for I rely on you!

  • Ps 26:11
    74%

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

  • Ps 119:115
    74%

    115Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

  • Job 27:5-6
    2 verses
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    5I will never declare that you three are in the right; until I die, I will not set aside my integrity!

    6I will maintain my righteousness and never let it go; my conscience will not reproach me for as long as I live.

  • Ps 119:22
    74%

    22Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.

  • Ps 119:67
    74%

    67Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.

  • Ps 119:110
    74%

    110The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

  • Ps 119:30
    73%

    30I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations.

  • Ps 119:10-11
    2 verses
    73%

    10With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!

    11In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

  • Ps 26:3
    73%

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

  • Ps 119:106
    73%

    106I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations.

  • Ps 119:8
    73%

    8I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me!

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

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    3O LORD my God, if I have done what they say, or am guilty of unjust actions,

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    72%

    7If my footsteps have strayed from the way, if my heart has gone after my eyes, or if anything has defiled my hands,

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    72%

    21The man replied,“I have wholeheartedly obeyed all these laws since my youth.”

  • Job 16:17
    72%

    17although there is no violence in my hands and my prayer is pure.

  • Ps 38:21
    72%

    21Do not abandon me, O LORD! My God, do not remain far away from me!

  • Ps 40:9-10
    2 verses
    72%

    9I have told the great assembly about your justice. Look! I spare no words! O LORD, you know this is true.

    10I have not failed to tell about your justice; I spoke about your reliability and deliverance; I have not neglected to tell the great assembly about your loyal love and faithfulness.

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    72%

    28then this also would be iniquity to be judged, for I would have been false to God above.

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    72%

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

  • Ps 71:17
    72%

    17O God, you have taught me since I was young, and I am still declaring your amazing deeds.

  • 2 Kgs 18:6
    72%

    6He was loyal to the LORD and did not abandon him. He obeyed the commandments which the LORD had given to Moses.

  • Ps 16:8
    72%

    8I constantly trust in the LORD; because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

  • Ps 31:22
    72%

    22I jumped to conclusions and said,“I am cut off from your presence!” But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.