MANNAFEST

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.

KJV

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ASV

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.

WEB

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.

YLT

God! Perfect is His way, The saying of Jehovah is tried, A shield He is to all those trusting in Him.

DBT

As forGod, his way is perfect; The word of Jehovah is tried: He is a shield to all that trust in him.

About this book

Old Testament

2 SamuelDavid's reign in three movements — rise, fall, consequences — with the Davidic covenant (ch. 7) as the vertical spine down the centre. A covenant held through both rise and fall; a throne established for ever.

Author
Traditional: compilation by Nathan and Gad from Samuel's earlier records (1 Chr 29:29)
Date
Events c. 1010–970 BC; compilation during Solomon's early reign

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