Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.
Therefore the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to how clean I am in his sight.
David is saying that God has blessed him because he has lived righteously and stayed pure in God's eyes.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a song of praise that King David composed after God delivered him from his enemies, including King Saul, marking a time of reflection on his trials and triumphs. In ancient Israelite culture, righteousness was understood as faithfulness to God's covenant and laws, often contrasted with the moral failings of others. David uses this context to affirm that God rewards those who maintain integrity before Him, as seen in his own life story.
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