Psalm 18:24

ESV So the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.
NIV The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.
NASB Therefore the Lord has repaid me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in His eyes.
CSB So the Lord repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.
NLT The Lord rewarded me for doing right. He has seen my innocence.
KJV Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.

What does Psalm 18:24 mean?

David repeats his claim that the Lord delivered him from his enemies in part as a reward for righteousness. Part of this celebration involves David's victory over Saul (2 Samuel 22:1). Even against that enemy, David demonstrated a "clean" approach, deliberately passing up at least two opportunities to assassinate Saul (1 Samuel 24:4–11; 26:1–25).

The Lord is gracious; He grants righteousness to those who believe on His Son (2 Corinthians 5:21). He rewards the righteous—though eternal salvation comes only through faith (Titus 3:5). Addressing the church at Smyrna, the risen Lord promised, "Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life" (Revelation 2:10). Psalm 84:11 promises: "The LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly." Proverbs 25:22 promises a reward to the person who treats his enemy kindly.

Believers who honor the Lord by leading a life of righteousness can anticipate a reward when Jesus comes again. The apostle Paul expected to receive the crown of righteousness at Christ's return (2 Timothy 4:8), and Jesus promised, "Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my [reward] with me, to repay each one for what he has done" (Revelation 22:12).
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