KJV ORIGINAL
I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I was also honest and right in his sight, and I kept myself from doing the wrong things I was tempted to do.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that he lived with integrity before God and fought against his own personal weaknesses and sins.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's song of praise after God delivered him from all his enemies, including King Saul. David is reflecting on his relationship with God throughout his life, acknowledging both God's faithfulness and his own efforts to live righteously. This song appears almost identically in Psalm 18, showing how important this prayer was to David.
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