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Psalms 18:20 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 18:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 18 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.”
Psalms 18:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 18:20
Yahweh dealt with David 'according to my righteousness' and 'cleanness of my hands.' This seems to contradict salvation by grace until recognizing David speaks of covenant faithfulness, not sinless perfection. The Hebrew 'tsedaqah' (righteousness) refers to conformity to covenant, and 'bor' (cleanness) to integrity. This anticipates justification by faith—believers are declared righteous through Christ's righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21).
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Cross-References for Psalms 18:20
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“and has not sworn deceitfully.”
“then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”
“but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.”
“Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous. Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth.”
“he shall be delivered through the cleanness of your hands.,He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands., יְמַלֵּט[1] אִי־נָקִי וְנִמְלַט בְּבֹר כַּפֶּיךָ׃ פ ,He delivereth him that is innocent, Yea, thou shalt be delivered through the cleanness of thy hands.,ῥύσεται ἀθῷον καὶ διασώθητι ἐν καθαραῖς χερσίν σου,He shall deliver the innocent, and do thou save thyself by thy pure hands.,,,,”
“but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.”
“Yahweh has proclaimed to the end of the earth”
“according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.”
“I have labored in vain”
“my God”