Psalms 18:26 The Lord is a Refuge

26 to the pure you show yourself pure,
but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd.

Meaning of Psalms 18:26

Psalm 18:26 highlights the reciprocity of God's character and human response: "to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd." This reveals the profound truth that God meets us on the level of our hearts, aligning His righteous nature with our intentions, drawing us closer to true understanding of His holiness.

Cross References for Psalms 18:26

Leviticus 26:24 - I myself will be hostile toward you and will afflict you for your sins seven times over. Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:24 Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:24

James 2:13 - because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumph... Click to read the verse James 2:13 Click to read the verse James 2:13

Job 5:13 - He catches the wise in their craftiness, and the schemes of the wily are swept away. Click to read the verse Job 5:13 Click to read the verse Job 5:13

Leviticus 26:27-28 - “‘If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:27-28 Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:27-28

Leviticus 26:23-24 - “‘If in spite of these things you do not accept my correction but continue to be hostile toward... Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:23-24 Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:23-24

Romans 2:4-6 - Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing t... Click to read the verse Romans 2:4-6 Click to read the verse Romans 2:4-6

2 Samuel 22:27 - to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:27 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:27

Romans 2:9 - There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then... Click to read the verse Romans 2:9 Click to read the verse Romans 2:9

Psalms 146:9 - The Lord watches over the alien and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates th... Click to read the verse Psalms 146:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 146:9

Proverbs 3:32 - for the Lord detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:32

Matthew 5:8 - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:8

Proverbs 3:34 - He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:34 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:34

Proverbs 17:20 - A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:20

Psalms 109:17-19 - He loved to pronounce a curse— may it come on him; he found no pleasure in blessing— may it be ... Click to read the verse Psalms 109:17-19 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:17-19