2 Samuel 22:27

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 22:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.
2 Samuel 22:27 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt show thyself unsavoury.] (See Gill on “<191826>Psalm 18:26”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the pure: Mat 5:8 froward: Lev 26:23-28; Deu 28:58-61; Psa 125:5 show thyself unsavoury: or, wrestle, Exo 18:11; Psa 18:26; Isa 45:9 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:28”
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