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2 Samuel 22:31
2 Samuel 22:31 is verse 31 of 2 Samuel chapter 22, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
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.
World English Bible
As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
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2 Samuel 22:29–33 · Berean Standard Bible
29 For You, O LORD, are my lamp; the LORD lights up my darkness.
30 For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall.
31 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
32 For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?
33 God is my strong fortress and He makes my way clear.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Deuteronomy 32:4He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
Matthew 5:48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Revelation 15:3and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
Psalms 12:6The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
Psalms 18:30As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalms 119:140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
2 Samuel 22:3My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.
Psalms 35:2Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.
Psalms 91:4He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
Psalms 2:7I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.