Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
As for God, his way is all good: the word of the Lord is tested; he is a safe cover for all those who put their faith in him.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
the word of the Lord is pure.
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
International Standard Version
This God! His way is perfect! What the LORD declares proves true. He shields everyone who flees for protection to him!
A Conservative Version
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of LORD is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
“As for God, His way is blameless and perfect;
The word of the Lord is tested.
He is a shield to all those who take refuge and trust in Him.
Darby Translation
As for God, his way is perfect; The word of Jehovah is tried: He is a shield to all that trust in him.
Julia Smith Translation
The Strong One, blameless his way The saying of Jehovah purified, A shield to all trusting in him.
King James 2000
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
This God, his way [is] blameless; the promise of Yahweh [is] flawless. He [is] a shield to all who take refuge in him.
Modern King James verseion
As for God, His way is perfect. The Word of Jehovah is tried. He is a shield to all those who seek refuge in Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The way of God is undefiled, and the word of the LORD fined as gold, and he a shield to all that trust in him.
NET Bible
The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.
New Heart English Bible
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of the LORD is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
The Emphasized Bible
As for God, blameless is his way, - the speech of Yahweh, hath been proved, a shield, he is to all who seek refuge in him.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of Yahweh is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Youngs Literal Translation
God! Perfect is His way, The saying of Jehovah is tried, A shield He is to all those trusting in Him.
Themes
Defense » Who the lord defends
God » Trust in » Special promises concerning
God » Wisdom of » General references to
God » People of general references to » Perfection of
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Perfection divine, of God
Topics
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 22:31
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Victory Song Of David
30 By your help I have made a way through the wall which was shutting me in: by the help of my God I have gone over a wall. 31 As for God, his way is all good: the word of the Lord is tested; he is a safe cover for all those who put their faith in him. 32 For who is God but the Lord? and who is a Rock but our God?
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, complete is his work; for all his ways are righteousness: a God without evil who keeps faith, true and upright is he.
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is tested: he is a breastplate to those who put their faith in him.
Matthew 5:48
Be then complete in righteousness, even as your Father in heaven is complete.
2 Samuel 22:3
My God, my Rock, in him will I put my faith; my breastplate, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my safe place; my saviour, who keeps me safe from the violent man.
Psalm 12:6
The words of the Lord are true words: like silver tested by fire and burned clean seven times.
Psalm 119:140
Your word is of tested value; and it is dear to your servant.
Psalm 2:7
I will make clear the Lord's decision: he has said to me, You are my son, this day have I given you being.
Psalm 18:30
As for God, his way is completely good; the word of the Lord is tested; he is a breastplate for all those who put their faith in him.
Psalm 35:2
Be a breastplate to me, and give me your help.
Psalm 84:9
O God, let your eyes be on him who is our safe cover, and let your heart be turned to your king.
Psalm 91:4
You will be covered by his feathers; under his wings you will be safe: his good faith will be your salvation.
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, give worship and praise and honour to the King of heaven; for all his works are true and his ways are right: and those who go in pride he is able to make low.
Revelation 15:3
And they give the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and full of wonder are your works, O Lord God, Ruler of all; true and full of righteousness are your ways, eternal King.