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2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David, addressing God directly, in his song of deliverance after God rescued him from Saul and from the enemy (2 Samuel 22:1–4).
The words — צְרוּפָה (tsarufah), "refined," from the root for fire-testing; it describes God's word as having passed through fire and come out pure, not merely "correct."
The thread — Proverbs 30:5 repeats the verse nearly verbatim; Deuteronomy 32:4 parallels "His way is perfect" with "His work is perfect."
Why it lands — It demands that the reader treat God's word as something that has been tested and stands, and that the proper response is not just approval but taking refuge.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
- Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
- Psalms 18:30 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
- Psalms 12:6 The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
- Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
- 2 Samuel 22:3 My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.
- Psalms 119:140 Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
- Psalms 35:2 Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.
- Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
- Psalms 84:9 Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.