KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD has rewarded me because I did what was right; he has blessed me because my hands are clean and I haven't done wrong.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that God has blessed him because he lived righteously and kept himself from doing evil.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written after God delivered him from his enemies, including King Saul who pursued him for years. David is reflecting on how his commitment to doing right, even when he had opportunities to harm Saul, resulted in God's protection and blessing. In ancient Israel, 'clean hands' was a common metaphor for moral purity and innocence.
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