Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge;
My savior, You save me from violence.

King James Version

The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.

Holman Bible

my God, my mountain where I seek refuge.
My shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge,
and my Savior, You save me from violence.

International Standard Version

He is my God, my strong stone in him I will find my refuge my shield, the strength of my salvation, my high tower, my way of escape, and the one who is saving me. You will save me from violence.

A Conservative Version

God, my rock, in him I will take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my savior. Thou save me from violence.

American Standard Version

God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, thou savest me from violence.

Amplified


My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge;
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge,
My Savior—You save me from violence.

Bible in Basic English

My God, my Rock, in him will I put my faith; my breastplate, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my safe place; my saviour, who keeps me safe from the violent man.

Darby Translation

God is my rock, in him will I trust My shield, and the horn of my salvation, My high tower, and my refuge, My saviour: thou wilt save me from violence.

Julia Smith Translation

The God of my rock; I will trust in him: My shield and the horn of my salvation, my height and my refuge; My saviour; thou wilt save me from violence.

King James 2000

The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.

Lexham Expanded Bible

I take refuge in God, my rock, my shield, and the {strength} of my salvation. My stronghold and my refuge, O my savior, you will save me from violence!

Modern King James verseion

The God who is my Rock, in Him will I trust. He is my Shield, and the Horn of my salvation, my High Tower, and my Refuge, my Savior. You save me from violence.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

God is my strength, and in him will I trust: my shield and the horn that defendeth me: mine high hold and refuge.

NET Bible

My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, my stronghold, my refuge, my savior. You save me from violence!

New Heart English Bible

God, my Rock, in him I will take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge. My savior, you save me from violence.

The Emphasized Bible

My God, was my rock, I sought refuge in him, - My shield, and my horn of salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, My Saviour! from violence, thou didst save me.

Webster

The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my preserver; thou savest me from violence.

World English Bible

God, my rock, in him I will take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge. My savior, you save me from violence.

Youngs Literal Translation

My God is my rock -- I take refuge in Him; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, My high tower, and my refuge! My Saviour, from violence Thou savest me!

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

of my rock
צר צוּר 
Tsuwr 
Usage: 76

in him will I trust
חסה 
Chacah 
to trust, to make a refuge, have hope
Usage: 37

he is my shield
מגנּה מגן 
Magen 
Usage: 63

and the horn
קרן 
Qeren 
Usage: 76

of my salvation
ישׁע ישׁע 
Yesha` 
Usage: 36

my high tower
משׂגּב 
Misgab 
Usage: 17

and my refuge
מנוס 
manowc 
Usage: 8

my saviour
ישׁע 
Yasha` 
Usage: 205

thou savest
ישׁע 
Yasha` 
Usage: 205

Devotionals

Devotionals about 2 Samuel 22:3

References

Images 2 Samuel 22:3

Prayers for 2 Samuel 22:3

Context Readings

The Victory Song Of David

2 He said: Jehovah is my rock and my fortress. He is my Savior, 3 My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge;
My savior, You save me from violence.
4 Jehovah should be praised. I called on him and was saved from my enemies.

Cross References

Genesis 15:1

The word of Jehovah came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram; I am your shield. Your reward shall be very great.

Psalm 9:9

Jehovah is a refuge for the oppressed, a place of safety in times of trouble.

Luke 1:69

He raised up a horn of salvation (power of deliverance) for us in the house of his servant David

Deuteronomy 33:29

You are blessed O Israel. Who is like you, a people saved by Jehovah? He is the shield of your help and the sword of your majesty! So your enemies will cringe before you and you will tread upon their high places.

Psalm 14:6

They put the advice of oppressed people to shame because Jehovah is their protection.

Psalm 46:7

Jehovah of Hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Psalm 46:11

Jehovah of Hosts is with us! The God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Psalm 59:16

But I will sing about your strength. In the morning I will joyfully sing about your loving-kindness. You have been my stronghold and a place of safety in times of trouble.

Psalm 71:7

My life has been an example to many, because you have been my strong defender.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. The righteous runs into it for protection.

Hebrews 2:13

And again: I will put my trust in him. And again: Behold, the children that Jehovah has given me. (Isaiah 8:18)

Deuteronomy 32:37

He will say: 'Where are their gods, the rock in which they sought refuge?

1 Samuel 2:1

Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in Jehovah. My horn (strength) (power) is exalted in Jehovah. I speak against (mock) my enemies because I rejoice in your salvation.

2 Samuel 22:49

You protect me from violent enemies. You made me greater than all of them.

2 Samuel 22:51

You give glorious victories to your anointed king. Your faithful love for David and for his descendants will never end.

Psalm 3:3

You, O Jehovah, are a protective shield over me. You are my glory. You hold my head high.

Psalm 5:12

You bless the righteous man, O Jehovah. You surround him with favor as with a shield.

Psalm 18:2

Jehovah is my rock and my fortress. He is my deliverer. He is my God and my crag, the one in whom I take refuge. He is my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 27:5

He hides me in his shelter when there is trouble. He keeps me hidden in his tent. He puts me high on a rock.

Psalm 28:7

Jehovah is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant and I thank him with my song.

Psalm 32:7

You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyous songs of salvation.

Psalm 46:1

([Sons of Korah]) God is our refuge and strength, a ready help in times of trouble.

Psalm 55:9

Confuse their language, O Jehovah, because I see violence and conflict in the city.

Psalm 61:3

for you are my protector, my strong tower (defense) against my enemies.

Psalm 72:14

He will redeem (rescue) them from oppression and violence. Their blood will be precious in his sight.

Psalm 84:9

Look at our shield, O God. Look with favor on the face of your anointed one.

Psalm 84:11

For Jehovah God is a sun and shield. Jehovah will give favor and honor. He will not withhold blessing from those who walk faithfully in truth.

Psalm 86:14

O God, arrogant people attack me, and a mob of ruthless people seeks my life. They think nothing of you.

Psalm 115:9-11

O Israel, trust Jehovah. He is your helper and your shield.

Psalm 140:1

([Psalm of David]) Rescue me from evil people, O Jehovah. Keep me safe from violent people.

Psalm 140:4

Protect me from the hands of wicked people, O Jehovah. Keep me safe from violent people. They try to trip me.

Psalm 140:11

Do not let slanderers prosper on earth. Let evil hunt down violent people with one blow after another.

Psalm 142:4

Look to my right and see that no one notices me. Escape is impossible for me. No one cares about me.

Psalm 144:2

My loving kindness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; and my shield in whom I trust; who subdues my people under me.

Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is pure. He is a shield to those who trust him.

Isaiah 12:2

Truly God is my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid. Jehovah... Jehovah is my strength and my song! He has become my salvation.

Isaiah 32:2

Each of them will be like a shelter from the wind and a place to hide from storms. They will be like streams flowing in a desert, like the shadow of a giant rock in a barren land.

Isaiah 45:21

Speak and present your case. Yes, let them consult one another. Who revealed this in the distant past and predicted it long ago? Was it not I, Jehovah? There is no other God except me. There is no other righteous God and Savior besides me.

Jeremiah 16:9

This is what Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: 'I am going to put a stop to the sounds of joy and happiness and the sounds of brides and grooms in this place. This will happen in your lifetime, even as you watch.'

Jeremiah 16:19

Jehovah is my strength and my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Nations come to you from the most distant parts of the world and say: Our ancestors have inherited lies, worthless and unprofitable gods.

Luke 1:47

My heart and mind rejoice in God my Savior.

Luke 1:71

He provided salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us.

Titus 3:4

When the kindness of God our Savior, and his love toward man, appeared,

Titus 3:6

He poured Spirit out upon us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior.

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