Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
This God! His way is perfect! What the LORD declares proves true. He shields everyone who flees for protection to 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.
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.
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.
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 you I devastate armies, by my God I scale walls. 31 This God! His way is perfect! What the LORD declares proves true. He shields everyone who flees for protection to him! 32 For who is God apart from the LORD? And who is a Rock, apart from our God?
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
Flawless is the work of the Rock, because all his ways are just. A faithful God never unjust righteous and upright is he.
Proverbs 30:5
Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Matthew 5:48
So be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
2 Samuel 22:3
He is my God, my strong stone in him I will find my refuge my shield, the strength of my salvation, my high tower, my way of escape, and the one who is saving me. You will save me from violence.
Psalm 12:6
The words of the LORD are pure, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over.
Psalm 119:140
Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.
Psalm 2:7
Let me announce the decree of the LORD that he told me: "You are my son, today I have become your father.
Psalm 18:30
As for God, his way is upright; the word of God is pure; he is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Psalm 35:2
Take up the buckler and the shield, and rise up to help me.
Psalm 84:9
God, look at our shield, and show favor to your anointed,
Psalm 91:4
With his feathers he will cover you, under his wings you will find safety. His truth is your shield and armor.
Daniel 4:37
In conclusion, I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and give glory to the King of heaven: For everything he does is true, his ways are just, and he is able to humble those who walk in pride."
Revelation 15:3
They sang the song of God's servant Moses and the song of the lamb: "Your deeds are both spectacular and amazing, Lord God Almighty. Your ways are just and true, King of the nations.