Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
Holman Bible
He shows loyalty to His anointed,
to David and his descendants forever.
International Standard Version
Great is the salvation he brings to his king, showing gracious love to his anointed, to David and to his offspring forever.
A Conservative Version
He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, for evermore.
American Standard Version
Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.
Amplified
“He is a tower of salvation and great deliverance to His king,
And shows lovingkindness to His anointed,
To David and his offspring forever.”
Bible in Basic English
Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.
Darby Translation
It is he who giveth great deliverances to his king, And sheweth loving-kindness to his anointed, To David, and to his seed for evermore.
Julia Smith Translation
Magnifying the salvation of his king: And he has done mercy to his Messiah To David and to his seed even to forever
King James 2000
He is the tower of salvation for his king: and shows mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his descendants forevermore.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He makes great salvation [for] his king and shows loyal love to his anointed one, David and to his descendants forever."
Modern King James verseion
He is the Tower of salvation for His king, and He shows mercy to His anointed, to David and to his seed, forevermore.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For thy great and manifold saving of thy king, and showing mercy unto thine anointed, even to David, and his seed forever.
NET Bible
He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!"
New Heart English Bible
He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, forevermore."
The Emphasized Bible
Who hath made great the victories of his King, - and shown lovingkindness to his Anointed One, to David and to his Seed, unto times age-abiding.
Webster
He is the tower of salvation for his king: and he showeth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.
World English Bible
He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, forevermore."
Youngs Literal Translation
Magnifying the salvations of His king, And doing loving-kindness to His anointed, To David, and to his seed -- unto the age!'
Themes
Anointing » The anointed of the lord
Salvation » Illustrated by » A tower
Tower » Figurative » Of divine protection
Towers » Illustrative of » God as the protector of his people
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 22:51
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Victory Song Of David
50
"For this I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.
51
And
Cross References
Psalm 144:10
who gives victory to kings, who rescues David his servant from the cruel sword.
2 Samuel 7:12-13
When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom.
Psalm 18:50
Great salvation he brings to his king, and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his offspring forever.
Psalm 89:20
I have found David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him,
Psalm 89:29
I will establish his offspring forever and his throne as the days of the heavens.
2 Samuel 22:2
He said, "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
Psalm 3:3
But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.
Psalm 21:1
O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults!
Psalm 48:3
Within her citadels God has made himself known as a fortress.
Psalm 89:24
My faithfulness and my steadfast love shall be with him, and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
Psalm 89:26
He shall cry to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.'
Psalm 89:36
His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me.
Psalm 91:2
I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."
Jeremiah 30:9
But they shall serve the LORD their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.
Luke 1:31-33
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.
Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever."