Psalms 18:23
What does Psalms 18:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 18:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I was also perfect with him, And I kept myself from mine iniquity.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I was also perfect with him, And I kept myself from mine iniquity.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And I was upright before him, and I kept myself from sin.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And I am perfect with him, And I keep myself from mine iniquity.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And I was upright with him, and kept myself from mine iniquity.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 18:8
And if thy hand or thy foot causeth thee to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life maimed or halt, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the eternal fire.
- Matthew 5:29
And if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell.
- Psalms 7:1
O Jehovah my God, in thee do I take refuge: Save me from all them that pursue me, and deliver me,
- 1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.
- Psalms 17:3
Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night; Thou hast tried me, and findest nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
- Psalms 11:7
For Jehovah is righteous; he loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face.
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