2 Samuel 22:31
2 Samuel 22:31 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
As for God, his way is all good: the word of the Lord is tested; he is a safe cover for all those who put their faith in him.
God's way is absolutely right. What the Lord says is trustworthy. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
The way of God is vncorrupt: the word of the Lord is tryed in the fire: he is a shield to all that trust in him.
God! Perfect [is] His way, The saying of Jehovah is tried, A shield He [is] to all those trusting in Him.
As for God, his way is perfect. The LORD’s word is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
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.
God, his way is immaculate, the word of the Lord is tried by fire: he is the shield of all that trust in him.
“My God whom I worship, everything that you do is perfect; you always do what you promise that you will do. You are like a shield [MET] to all those who request you to protect them.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:31
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2 Samuel 22:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הָ/אֵ֖ל
תָּמִ֣ים
דַּרְכּ֑/וֹ
אִמְרַ֤ת
יְהוָה֙
צְרוּפָ֔ה
מָגֵ֣ן
ה֔וּא
לְ/כֹ֖ל
הַ/חֹסִ֥ים
בּֽ/וֹ
הָ/אֵ֖ל
ʼêl
H410
god
Art | N-ms
תָּמִ֣ים
tâmîym
H8549
unblemished
Adj
דַּרְכּ֑/וֹ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs | Suff
אִמְרַ֤ת
ʼimrâh
H565
word
N-fs
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
צְרוּפָ֔ה
tsâraph
H6884
to refine
V-Qal-Inf-c
מָגֵ֣ן
mâgên
H4043
shield
N-cs
ה֔וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
לְ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
הַ/חֹסִ֥ים
châçâh
H2620
to seek refuge
Art | V-Qal
בּֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:31
הָ/אֵ֖ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
תָּמִ֣ים
tâmîym
H8549
"unblemished"
Adj
This Hebrew word means unblemished or perfect, like an animal without defects. It describes something or someone that is whole and complete, like the sacrifices in Leviticus. It is used to describe integrity and truth.
Definition: : unblemished/perfect 1) complete, whole, entire, sound 1a) complete, whole, entire 1b) whole, sound, healthful 1c) complete, entire (of time) 1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity 1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole. See also: Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalms 15:2.
דַּרְכּ֑/וֹ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
אִמְרַ֤ת
ʼimrâh
H565
"word"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word means a threat or warning, often from God. It appears in the context of judgement or punishment. The KJV translates it as commandment, speech, or word.
Definition: 1) utterance, speech, word 1a) word of God (command and promise)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: commandment, speech, word. See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 119:116; Psalms 12:7.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
צְרוּפָ֔ה
tsâraph
H6884
"to refine"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To refine means to purify something, like metal, by removing impurities. In the Bible, God refines his people like silver, testing and purifying them through trials. This process makes them stronger and more faithful.
Definition: 1) to smelt, refine, test 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to smelt, refine 1a2) to test 1a3) to test (and prove true) 1a4) smelter, refiner, goldsmith (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be refined 1c) (Piel) to be a refiner 1c1) refiner (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: cast, (re-) fine(-er), founder, goldsmith, melt, pure, purge away, try. See also: Judges 7:4; Isaiah 1:25; Psalms 12:7.
מָגֵ֣ן
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
N-cs
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
ה֔וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לְ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/חֹסִ֥ים
châçâh
H2620
"to seek refuge"
Art | V-Qal
To seek refuge means to flee to a safe place for protection, and it can also mean to trust in God. In the Bible, it appears in Psalms and Proverbs, where people put their hope in God. This concept is important in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection 1a) to put trust in (God), confide or hope in (God) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: have hope, make refuge, (put) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 32:37; Psalms 36:8; Psalms 2:12.
בּֽ/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:31
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
29For You, O LORD, are my lamp; the LORD lights up my darkness.
30For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall.
31As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
32For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? 33God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 32:4 | He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. |
| 2 | Proverbs 30:5 | Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. |
| 3 | Psalms 18:30 | 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. |
| 4 | Matthew 5:48 | Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:140 | Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it. |
| 6 | Psalms 12:6 | The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 22:3 | My 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. |
| 8 | Psalms 35:2 | Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. |
| 9 | Psalms 84:9 | Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed. |
| 10 | Revelation 15:3 | and 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! |
2 Samuel 22:31 Summary
This verse tells us that God's way is perfect and His word is flawless, which means we can trust Him completely. When we take refuge in God, He becomes our shield and protector, giving us confidence and peace in the midst of challenges (Psalm 91:4, Ephesians 6:16). This truth can bring us great comfort and hope, reminding us that God is always with us and cares for us deeply. By trusting in God's perfect way and flawless word, we can face each day with faith and courage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's way is perfect?
This means that God's path and plans for us are without flaw or error, as seen in Psalm 18:30, which also describes God's way as perfect.
How can we take refuge in God?
Taking refuge in God means trusting in Him and seeking His protection, as described in Psalm 91:4, where God's wings are our refuge.
What does it mean that the word of the LORD is flawless?
This means that God's word is completely trustworthy and without error, as seen in Proverbs 30:5, which describes God's word as flawless and a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
How does God being a shield to us impact our daily lives?
Knowing that God is our shield gives us confidence and peace, as seen in Ephesians 6:16, where faith is described as a shield that can extinguish the fiery arrows of the evil one.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the truth of God's perfect way to my life today?
- How can I trust in God's flawless word when faced with difficult decisions or uncertain circumstances?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to take refuge in God and trust in His protection?
- How can I share the truth of God's perfect way and flawless word with others who may be struggling or seeking hope?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:31
[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. [See comments on Psalms 18:30].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:31
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. As for God, his way is perfect , [ taamiym (H8549), complete, faultless; Septuagint, amoomos (G299), blameless].
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:31
31. tried] i.e. refined: like pure gold, with no taint of earthly dross. Cp. Psalms 12:6; Psalms 119:140; Proverbs 30:5. a buckler, &c.] A shield to all them that take refuge in him. Cp. 2 Samuel 22:3.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:31
31. The Almighty — He who thus helps David is not a heathen divinity, but emphatically the Almighty God, whose ways are absolutely perfect. Pure — The Hebrew word is used of the smelting and refining of metals in the furnaces.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:31
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His Heart Is Fixed by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of having a fixed heart in trusting the Lord, highlighting the privileges and blessings of a righteous man who delights in God's command |
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The Testing of David by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the testing of David, highlighting how God chose David for his faithfulness and concern for God's glory, contrasting him with Saul, who failed God's tests. Da |
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Where to Find Spiritual Reality & How to Get It by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of spiritual reality and the need for believers to actively cooperate with the Holy Spirit. He explains that spiritual realit |
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Of the Holiness of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the holiness of God as an essential and immutable attribute that defines His nature and essence. He explains that God's holiness is the foundation of His perfe |
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The Duties of Parents by J.C. Ryle | In this sermon, the preacher delves into the concept of divine inspiration of the Scriptures, emphasizing that every word of Scripture is God-breathed, not originating from human w |
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Creation Versus Evolution by E.W. Bullinger | E.W. Bullinger emphasizes in The Companion Bible the direct acts and volitions of God as the Creator in Genesis 1:1-2:3, highlighting the perfection, goodness, and wondrous nature |
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The Unlikely Idol by Evan Schaible | Evan Schaible preaches about the danger of exalting love above all other attributes of God, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's holiness, justice, and mercy in conjun |