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2 Samuel 22:31

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 22:31 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
2 Samuel 22:31 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28And the afflicted people thou wilt save; But thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.
29For thou art my lamp, O Jehovah; And Jehovah will lighten my darkness.
30For by thee I run upon a troop; By my God do I leap over a wall.
31As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
32For who is God, save Jehovah? And who is a rock, save our God?
33God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way.
34He maketh his feet like hinds` [feet], And setteth me upon my high places.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“[As for] God, his way [is] perfect; the word of the Lord [is] tried: he [is] a buckler to all them that trust in him. (See Gill on “<191830>Psalm 18:30”).”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“22:31-51 David glorifies God for rescue in the past and for his promises to David’s house for coming generations (see 7:8-16).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“his way: Deu 32:4; Dan 4:37; Mat 5:48; Rev 15:3 the word: Psa 12:6, Psa 18:30, Psa 119:140; Pro 30:5 tried: or, refined a buckler: Sa2 22:3; Psa 35:2, Psa 91:4, Psa 2:7 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:32”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“He derives this confidence from the acts of God, and also from His word. האל (God) is written absolutely, like הצּוּר in Deu 32:4. The article points back to בּאלהי. Jehovah is the God (האל), whose way is perfect, without blemish; and His word is refined brass, pure silver (cf. Psa 12:7). He who trusts in Him is safe from all foes. The last two clauses occur again in Agur's proverbs ( Pro 30:5). The thought of the last clause is still further explained in Sa2 22:32. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:32”
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