Psalms 18:23I was also blameless with him. I kept myself from my iniquity.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. David reflects on his victories over enemies, remembering times he chose righteousness despite temptation. Modern Israel, City of David archaeological site.
The emotion here: relieved but vigilant, remembering close calls with sin
The original word
tamim (תָּמִים) — complete, whole, having integrity in all parts
Why it matters
David wrote this after defeating the Philistines, Moabites, and Arameans in a single campaign
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 18:23
David says 'MY iniquity' - he knew his specific weakness and guarded against it
Common misconceptionPeople think David is bragging about perfection, but he's actually saying 'I knew my weakness and fought it.' This is about self-awareness, not sinlessness.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 18:23
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 18:23 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 18:23 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include integrity, righteousness. Notable phrases: blameless with him. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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