2 Samuel 22:31

31 “As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

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2 Samuel 22:31 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
31 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
English Standard Version (ESV)
31 This God--his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
New Living Translation (NLT)
31 “God’s way is perfect. All the LORD ’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
The Message Bible (MSG)
31 What a God! His road stretches straight and smooth. Every God-direction is road-tested. Everyone who runs toward him Makes it.
American Standard Version (ASV)
31 As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
31 God's way is perfect! The promise of the LORD has proven to be true. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
31 God-His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
31 "God's way is perfect. The word of the LORD doesn't have any flaws. He is like a shield to all who go to him for safety.

2 Samuel 22:31 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:31

[As for] God, his way [is] perfect; the word of the Lord [is]
tried: he [is] a buckler to all them that trust in him.
(See Gill on Psalms 18:30).

2 Samuel 22:31 In-Context

29 You, LORD, are my lamp; the LORD turns my darkness into light.
30 With your help I can advance against a troop ; with my God I can scale a wall.
31 “As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
32 For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?
33 It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Deuteronomy 32:4; Matthew 5:48
  • 2. Psalms 12:6; Psalms 119:140; Proverbs 30:5-6
  • 3. S Genesis 15:1
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