Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.
New American Standard Bible
And I
King James Version
I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
Holman Bible
and kept myself from sinning.
International Standard Version
I was upright before him, and I kept myself from iniquity.
A Conservative Version
I was also perfect with him, and I kept myself from my iniquity.
American Standard Version
I was also perfect with him, And I kept myself from mine iniquity.
Amplified
I was
And I kept myself free from my sin.
Bible in Basic English
And I was upright before him, and I kept myself from sin.
Darby Translation
And I was upright with him, and kept myself from mine iniquity.
Julia Smith Translation
And I blameless with him, and I will watch myself from mine iniquity.
King James 2000
I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from my iniquity.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and I was blameless before him, and I kept myself from my guilt.
Modern King James verseion
I was also upright before Him, and I kept myself from my iniquity.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I was also uncorrupt before him, and eschewed my own wickedness. {TYNDALE: But was pure unto him ward, and kept myself from wickedness.}
New Heart English Bible
I was also blameless with him. I kept myself from my iniquity.
The Emphasized Bible
So became I blameless with him, and kept myself from mine iniquity.
Webster
I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from my iniquity.
World English Bible
I was also blameless with him. I kept myself from my iniquity.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I am perfect with him, And I keep myself from mine iniquity.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 18:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Praise For Deliverance
22 For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules. 23 I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning. 24 The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:23
The Lord rewards each man for his integrity and loyalty. Even though today the Lord delivered you into my hand, I was not willing to extend my hand against the Lord's chosen one.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.
Psalm 7:1-8
A musical composition by David, which he sang to the Lord concerning a Benjaminite named Cush. O Lord my God, in you I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me!
Psalm 11:7
Certainly the Lord is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.
Psalm 17:3
You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.
Psalm 37:27
Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.
Matthew 5:29-30
If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away! It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into hell.
Matthew 18:8-9
If your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire.