The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.

This phrase reflects the principle of divine retribution, where God rewards individuals based on their moral conduct. In the context of Psalm 18, David speaks of his deliverance from his enemies, attributing it to his righteousness. This righteousness is not self-proclaimed but is seen in light of his covenant relationship with God.

my God turns my darkness into light. with my God I can scale a wall. he shields all who take refuge in him. 31 For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? and keeps my way secure. he causes me to stand on the heights. my arms can bend a bow of bronze. your help has made me great. so that my ankles do not give way.

What does Psalm 18:24 mean? David repeats his claim that the Lord delivered him from his enemies in part as a reward for righteousness. Part of this celebration involves David's victory over Saul (2 Samuel 22:1).

Psalms 18:24 Context. 21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God. 22 For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me. 23 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.

Psalms 18:24. Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness Having proved and supported this proposition by the above reasons, it is repeated, for confirmation's sake; according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight;

This universal truth is illustrated and substantiated in Psalm 18:28. The people who are bowed down by affliction experience God's condescension, to their salvation; and their haughty oppressors, god's exaltation, to their humiliation.

The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me. For I have kept the ways of the.

1. How does David's understanding of righteousness and cleanness in Psalm 18:24 challenge or affirm your current lifestyle choices? 2. In what ways can you ensure that your actions and intentions align with God's standards of righteousness? 3. How does the concept of God rewarding righteousness encourage you in your daily walk with Him? 4.

20 The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me. 21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I am not guilty of turning from my God. 22 All his laws are before me; I have not turned away from his decrees. 23 I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin.