Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
And
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 Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name. 51 He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
Cross References
Psalm 144:10
It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
Psalm 18:50
Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.
Psalm 89:20
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
Psalm 89:29
His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
2 Samuel 22:2
And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
Psalm 3:3
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Psalm 21:1
{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Psalm 48:3
God is known in her palaces for a refuge.
Psalm 89:24
But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
Psalm 89:26
He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
Psalm 89:36
His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
Psalm 91:2
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Jeremiah 30:9
But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.
Luke 1:31-33
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Revelation 11:15
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.