2 Samuel 2:6 Parallel Translations

May the LORD always show you kindness. I, too, will be good to you because you did this.(GOD'S WORD®)

And now the LORD show kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

ASV:

And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

BBE:

May the Lord be good and true to you: and I myself will see that your kind act is rewarded, because you have done this thing.

DBY:

And now Jehovah shew kindness and faithfulness to you; and I also will requite you this good, because ye have done this thing.

ERV:

And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

JPS:

And now the LORD show kindness and truth unto you; and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

WBS:

And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

WEB:

Now may Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.

YLT:

'And, now, Jehovah doth with you kindness and truth, and also, I do with you this good because ye have done this thing;

2 Samuel 2:6 Cross References

XREF:

Exodus 34:6 Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth;

2 Timothy 1:16 The Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:6 And now the LORD shew kindness and {d} truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
(d) According to his promise, which is to repay those who are merciful.

WES:

2:6 Kindness and truth - That is, true and real kindness; not in words only, but also in actions, as you have done to your king. I will requite - So far am I from being offended with you for this kindness to my late enemy.

MHC:

2:1-7. After the death of Saul, many went to David at Ziklag,

CONC:

TRUE Faithfulness Favor Goodness Kind Kindness Love Loving Lovingkindness Myself Requite Reward Rewarded Shew Steadfast Truth

Act Faithfulness Favor Good Goodness Kind Kindness Loving Requite Rewarded Shew Show Steadfast True. Truth

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