2 Samuel 22:21 (BSB)

The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.

From 2 Samuel 22. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:21

  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:2-51: Let us observe, in this song of praise, I. How David adores God, and gives him the glory of his infinite perfections. There is none like him, nor any to be compared with him (Sa2 22:32): Who is God, save the Lord? All others that are adored as deities are counterfeits and pretenders. None is to be relied on but he. Who is a rock, save our God?
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on 2 Samuel 22:21: And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet. See Gill on Psa 18:38. . 2 Samuel 22:40 sa2 22:40 sa2 22:40 sa2 22:40For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me. See Gill on Psa 18:39.
  • Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on 2 Samuel 22:21: The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. (l) Toward Saul and my enemies.
  • Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on 2 Samuel 22:21-24: 2Sa 22:21-24 21 Jehovah rendered to me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands He recompensed me. 22 For I have observed the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God. 23 For all His rights are before my eyes; And His statutes,-I do not depart from them. 24 And I was innocent towards Him, And kept myself from mine iniquity.