Psalm 18:20

New International Reader's Version

The Lord has been good to me because I do what is right. He has rewarded me because I lead a pure life.

Cross References

Job 22:30

He’ll even save those who are guilty. He’ll save them because your hands are clean.”

Job 36:16

“Job, he wants to take you out of the jaws of trouble. He wants to bring you to a wide and safe place. He’d like to seat you at a table that is loaded with the best food.

Psalm 118:5

When I was in great trouble, I cried out to the Lord. He answered me and set me free from my trouble.

Psalm 18:24

The Lord has rewarded me for doing what is right. He has rewarded me because I haven’t done anything wrong.

Psalm 24:4

Anyone who has clean hands and a pure heart. Anyone who does not trust in the statue of a god. Anyone who doesn’t use the name of that god when he makes a promise.

Psalm 26:6

I wash my hands to show that I’m not guilty. Lord, I come near your altar.

Psalm 31:9

Lord, have mercy on me. I’m in deep trouble. I’m so sad I can hardly see. My whole body grows weak with sadness.

Psalm 58:11

Then people will say, “The godly will get their reward. There really is a God who judges the earth.”

Psalm 7:3

Lord my God, suppose I have done something wrong. Suppose I am guilty.

Psalm 7:8

Lord, judge all people. Lord, show that I have done what is right. Most High God, remember that I am honest.

Proverbs 11:18

An evil person really earns nothing. But the one who plants what is right will certainly be rewarded.

Isaiah 49:4

But I said, “In spite of my hard work, I feel as if I haven’t accomplished anything. I’ve used up all my strength. It seems as if everything I’ve done is worthless. But the Lord will give me what I should receive. My God will reward me.”

Isaiah 62:11

The Lord has announced a message from one end of the earth to the other. He has said, “Tell the people of Zion, ‘Look! Your Savior is coming! He is bringing his people back as his reward. He has won the battle over their enemies.’ ”

Matthew 6:4

Then your giving will be done secretly. Your Father will reward you, because he sees what you do secretly.

1 Corinthians 3:8

The one who plants and the one who waters have the same purpose. The Lord will give each of them a reward for their work.

Hebrews 7:26

A high priest like that really meets our need. He is holy, pure and without blame. He isn’t like other people. He does not sin. He is lifted high above the heavens.

1 Samuel 24:17

“You are a better person than I am,” he said. “You have treated me well. But I’ve treated you badly.