King James Bible
"For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me."
David declares he kept God's judicial decisions and righteous standards constantly in view, guiding his actions and decisions. The phrase suggests deliberate mindfulness—God's ways were not forgotten or ignored but actively contemplated as a moral compass. Rather than dismissing or neglecting God's laws, David affirms his persistent adherence to divine decrees. This negative construction emphasizes his faithfulness during trials, supporting his broader claim in Psalm 18 that his deliverance came through covenant loyalty.