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21 “The Lord has rewarded me for my righteousness;
    because my hands were pure he has recompensed me.
22     [a]For I have kept the ways of the Lord
    and have not followed the path of wickedness.
23 “His laws are clearly known to me,
    and I have not failed to observe his decrees.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 22:22 This section seems to deny David’s sinfulness, but is more of a tribute to God’s forgiveness and faithfulness (i.e., in God’s eyes, all is forgiven and David is “whiter than snow;” Ps 51:7).

21 “The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness;(A)
    according to the cleanness(B) of my hands(C) he has rewarded me.
22 For I have kept(D) the ways of the Lord;
    I am not guilty of turning from my God.
23 All his laws are before me;(E)
    I have not turned(F) away from his decrees.

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