Psalms 18:26
With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.
Original Language Analysis
עִם
H5973
עִם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
1 of 6
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
תִּתְבָּרָ֑ר
With the pure
H1305
תִּתְבָּרָ֑ר
With the pure
Strong's:
H1305
Word #:
2 of 6
to clarify (i.e., brighten), examine, select
תִּתְבָּרָ֑ר
With the pure
H1305
תִּתְבָּרָ֑ר
With the pure
Strong's:
H1305
Word #:
3 of 6
to clarify (i.e., brighten), examine, select
וְעִם
H5973
וְעִם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
4 of 6
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
Historical Context
Wisdom principle that the righteous experience God's favor while the wicked experience His opposition—seen throughout Proverbs and Psalms.
Questions for Reflection
- How does your spiritual condition affect your perception of God?
- What impurities hinder you from experiencing God's presence fully?
Analysis & Commentary
With the blameless God shows Himself blameless, with the pure He shows Himself pure. The Hebrew 'tamim' (blameless) and 'barar' (pure/clean) indicate integrity and moral purity. This doesn't mean God changes but that people experience Him according to their relationship with Him. Jesus taught that the pure in heart shall see God (Matthew 5:8). Reformed theology affirms that while God's character is unchanging, our experience of Him varies with our spiritual state.