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I was also perfect toward him; I kept myself from my iniquity.
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A Song of Deliverance
Commentators highlight that this verse is part of a larger song of praise, which is also recorded as Psalm 18. David's declaration of being 'perfect' and keeping from 'iniquity' is made in the context of celebrating God's deliverance. The primary focus of the chapter is giving God glory for His preservation and mighty acts of salvation.
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2 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:23).
Presbyterian
This chapter is a psalm of praise; we find it afterwards very similar to Psalm 18. Those who trust God in the way of duty will find him a present h…