Psalms 18:24

Authorized King James Version

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Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.

Original Language Analysis

וַיָּֽשֶׁב recompensed H7725
וַיָּֽשֶׁב recompensed
Strong's: H7725
Word #: 1 of 8
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
יְהוָ֣ה Therefore hath the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֣ה Therefore hath the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 2 of 8
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לִ֣י H0
לִ֣י
Strong's: H0
Word #: 3 of 8
כְצִדְקִ֑י me according to my righteousness H6664
כְצִדְקִ֑י me according to my righteousness
Strong's: H6664
Word #: 4 of 8
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
כְּבֹ֥ר according to the cleanness H1252
כְּבֹ֥ר according to the cleanness
Strong's: H1252
Word #: 5 of 8
purify
יָ֝דַ֗י of my hands H3027
יָ֝דַ֗י of my hands
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 6 of 8
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
לְנֶ֣גֶד H5048
לְנֶ֣גֶד
Strong's: H5048
Word #: 7 of 8
a front, i.e., part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
עֵינָֽיו׃ in his eyesight H5869
עֵינָֽיו׃ in his eyesight
Strong's: H5869
Word #: 8 of 8
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

Analysis & Commentary

Yahweh repaid David 'according to my righteousness,' 'according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.' The repetition from verse 20 emphasizes covenant faithfulness. The addition 'in His sight' acknowledges God as judge of true righteousness versus mere appearance. This anticipates the Judgment Seat of Christ where works are evaluated (2 Corinthians 5:10) and rewards given for faithfulness (1 Corinthians 3:12-15).

Historical Context

Reflects David's vindication after years of unjust persecution—God's justice eventually prevailed, establishing David as king and judging Saul's house.

Questions for Reflection