2 Samuel 22:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

To those who show mercy, you will show mercy, and to those who are upright, you will show yourself upright.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that God reflects back the character we show - He responds to us in the same spirit we approach Him and others.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of David's song of praise near the end of his life, thanking God for delivering him from all his enemies including King Saul. David is reflecting on God's faithful character and how God deals with people according to their hearts and actions. This psalm also appears in Psalm 18 and represents David's mature understanding of God's justice and mercy.

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