6 May the Lord now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this.
6 And now the Lord shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
6 Now may the Lord show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. And I will do good to you because you have done this thing.
6 God honor you and be true to you - and I'll do the same, matching your generous act of goodness.
6 And now may the Lord show kindness and truth to you. I also will repay you this kindness, because you have done this thing.
6 May the Lord be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love! And I, too, will reward you for what you have done.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:6
Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:1-7.
(Read 2 Samuel 2:1-7.)
After the death of Saul, many went to David at Ziklag, 1 Chronicles 12:22, but he trusted in God who promised him the kingdom, to give it in his own time and manner. Yet assurance of hope in God's promise, will quicken pious endeavours. If I be chosen to the crown of life, it does not follow, Then I will do nothing; but, Then I will do all that God directs me. This good use David made of his election, and so will all whom God has chosen. In all our journeys and removes, it is comfortable to see God going before us; and we may do so, if by faith and prayer we set Him before us. God, according to the promise, directed David's path. David rose gradually: thus the kingdom of the Messiah, the Son of David, is set up by degrees; he is Lord of all, but we see not yet all things put under him.