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2 Samuel 22:26-38 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

26. "Lord, to those who are faithful you show that you are faithful. To those who are without blame you show that you are without blame.

27. To those who are pure you show that you are pure. But to those whose paths are crooked you show that you are clever.

28. You save those who aren't proud. But you watch the proud to bring them down.

29. Lord, you are my lamp. You bring light into my darkness.

30. With your help I can attack a troop of soldiers. With the help of my God I can climb over a wall.

31. "God's way is perfect. The word of the Lord doesn't have any flaws. He is like a shield to all who go to him for safety.

32. Who is God except the Lord? Who is the Rock except our God?

33. God gives me strength for the battle. He makes my way perfect.

34. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer. He helps me stand on the highest places.

35. He trains my hands to fight every battle. My arms can bend a bow of bronze.

36. Lord, you are like a shield that keeps me safe. You help me win the battle. You bend down to make me great.

37. You give me a wide path to walk in so that I don't twist my ankles.

38. "I chased my enemies and crushed them. I didn't turn back until they were destroyed.

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