Psalm 18:23 · KJV

"I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity."

King James Version

Passage Context

²¹For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

²²For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.

²³I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.

²⁴Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.

²⁵With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;

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Reflection Questions

How do you maintain integrity in your daily life?

What does being upright before God mean for you?

When have you faced temptation and chosen righteousness?

Life Application

integrity

Commit to being honest and upright in your actions, even when it's difficult.

self-reflection

Regularly assess your choices and their alignment with your values.

People in This Verse

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

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