New English Translation

2 Samuel 22:24-32 New English Translation (NET)

24. I was blameless before him;I kept myself from sinning.

25. The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds;he took notice of my blameless behavior.

26. You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful;you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.

27. You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless,but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

28. You deliver oppressed people,but you watch the proud and bring them down.

29. Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord.The Lord illumines the darkness around me.

30. Indeed,with your help I can charge against an army;by my God’s power I can jump over a wall.

31. 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.

32. Indeed, who is God besides the Lord?Who is a protector besides our God?