Psalms 18:21 Meaning and Explanation
“For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist has maintained covenant loyalty and has not turned to evil.
The Context of Psalms 18:21
Grounds for the claim of righteousness: the psalmist's consistent loyalty to God's ways.
What Does Psalms 18:21 Mean?
'Kept the ways of the LORD' means walking in God's direction consistently. 'Have not wickedly departed' emphasizes it was not carelessness or neglect but conscious faithfulness. The psalmist remained aligned with God even under pressure.
This is the reason for rescue: a person who maintains faithfulness can appeal to God's justice with confidence. The psalmist's fidelity to God created the basis for God's fidelity to the psalmist.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 18:21
What does Psalms 18:21 mean?
The psalmist has maintained covenant loyalty and has not turned to evil.
What is the context of Psalms 18:21?
Grounds for the claim of righteousness: the psalmist's consistent loyalty to God's ways.