Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 For by you I can run a raid; by my God I can leap over a wall. 31 This God, his way [is] blameless; the promise of Yahweh [is] flawless. He [is] a shield to all who take refuge in him. 32 For who [is] God apart from Yahweh? And who [is] a rock apart from our God?
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
The Rock, his work [is] perfect, for all his ways [are] just; [he is] a faithful God, and {without injustice}; righteous and upright [is] he.
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God [is] flawless; he [is] a shield for him who takes refuge in him.
Matthew 5:48
Therefore you be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.
2 Samuel 22:3
I take refuge in God, my rock, my shield, and the {strength} of my salvation. My stronghold and my refuge, O my savior, you will save me from violence!
Psalm 12:6
The words of Yahweh [are] pure words [like] silver refined in the crucible on the ground, refined seven times.
Psalm 119:140
Your word [is] very pure, and your servant loves it.
Psalm 2:7
I will tell the decree; Yahweh said to me: "You are my son; today I have begotten you.
Psalm 18:30
This God--his way [is] blameless. The word of Yahweh [is] flawless. He [is] a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
Psalm 35:2
Grasp buckler and shield and rise to my aid.
Psalm 84:9
Look at our shield, O God, and have regard for the face of your anointed one.
Psalm 91:4
With his feathers he will cover you, and under his wings you can take refuge. His faithfulness [will be] a shield and a buckler.
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and honor the king of heaven, for all his works [are] truth, and his ways [are] justice and that he is able to humble those who walk in pride."
Revelation 15:3
And they were singing the song of Moses, the slave of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: "Great and marvelous [are] your works, Lord God All-Powerful; righteous and true [are] your ways, King of the ages!