Psalms 18:25

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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.
  • Matt 18:33-35 : 33 Should you not have shown mercy to your fellow slave, just as I showed it to you?’ 34 And in anger his lord turned him over to the prison guards to torture him until he repaid all he owed. 35 So also my heavenly Father will do to you, if each of you does not forgive your brother from your heart.”
  • Luke 6:35-38 : 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 37 Do Not Judge Others“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive.”
  • Ezek 18:25-30 : 25 “Yet you say,‘The Lord’s conduct is unjust!’ Hear, O house of Israel: Is my conduct unjust? Is it not your conduct that is unjust? 26 When a righteous person turns back from his righteousness and practices wrongdoing, he will die for it; because of the wrongdoing he has done, he will die. 27 When a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life. 28 Because he considered and turned from all the sins he had done, he will surely live; he will not die. 29 Yet the house of Israel says,‘The Lord’s conduct is unjust!’ Is my conduct unjust, O house of Israel? Is it not your conduct that is unjust? 30 “Therefore I will judge each person according to his conduct, O house of Israel, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and turn from all your wickedness; then it will not be an obstacle leading to iniquity.
  • 1 Kgs 8:32 : 32 Listen from heaven and make a just decision about your servants’ claims. Condemn the guilty party, declare the other innocent, and give both of them what they deserve.
  • Neh 9:17 : 17 They refused to obey and did not recall your miracles that you had performed among them. Instead, they rebelled and appointed a leader to return to their bondage in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and unfailing in your loyal love. You did not abandon them,
  • Ps 41:1-4 : 1 For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, may the LORD deliver him. 2 May the LORD protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies! 3 The LORD supports him on his sickbed; you have healed him from his illness. 4 As for me, I said:“O LORD, have mercy on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you!
  • Ps 62:12 : 12 and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.
  • Ps 112:4-6 : 4 In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just. 5 It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly. 6 For he will never be shaken; others will always remember one who is just.
  • Isa 26:7 : 7 God’s People Anticipate Vindication The way of the righteous is level, the path of the righteous that you make is straight.
  • Isa 57:1-2 : 1 The godly perish, but no one cares. Honest people disappear, when no one minds that the godly disappear because of evil. 2 Those who live uprightly enter a place of peace; they rest on their beds.
  • Isa 58:7-8 : 7 I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don’t turn your back on your own flesh and blood! 8 Then your light will shine like the sunrise; your restoration will quickly arrive; your godly behavior will go before you, and the LORD’s splendor will be your rear guard.
  • Rom 9:14 : 14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice with God? Absolutely not!

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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.

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  • Ps 18:26-27
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    26You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

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  • Ps 18:23-24
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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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    5“Suppose a man is righteous. He practices what is just and right,

  • 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!”

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    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.

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

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

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    13You must be blameless before the LORD your God.

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    15For justice will prevail, and all the morally upright will be vindicated.

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    14Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

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

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    15For then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be securely established and will not fear.

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

  • Ps 17:7
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    7Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.

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

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    5Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David’s family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.

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    9May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!