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
I will praise you, Jehovah, and I will honor you among the nations.
51
And
Cross References
Psalm 144:10
You give salvation to kings. You rescue David your servant from the evil sword.
2 Samuel 7:12-13
I will choose one of your sons to be king when you reach the end of your life and are buried in the tomb of your ancestors. I will make him a strong ruler.
Psalm 18:50
He gives great victories to his king. He shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his descendants forever.
Psalm 89:20
I have found David my servant. I anointed him with my holy oil.
Psalm 89:29
I will make his descendants endure forever and his throne like the days of heaven.
2 Samuel 22:2
He said: Jehovah is my rock and my fortress. He is my Savior,
Psalm 3:3
You, O Jehovah, are a protective shield over me. You are my glory. You hold my head high.
Psalm 21:1
([Psalm of David]) The king finds joy in your strength, O Jehovah. What great joy he has in your salvation!
Psalm 48:3
God is in his citadel. He has made himself known.
Psalm 89:24
But my faithfulness and my loving kindness will be with him. In my name, his horn (power) (strength) will be exalted (increased).
Psalm 89:26
He will call to me: You are my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation!
Psalm 89:36
His descendants will last forever. His throne will be in my presence like the sun.
Psalm 91:2
I will say to Jehovah: You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.
Jeremiah 30:9
You will serve Jehovah your God and David your king. I will establish him for you.
Luke 1:31-33
You will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son. You will call his name Jesus.
Revelation 11:15
The seventh angel blew his trumpet. There were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of the world has become our God's, and his Christ will rule as king forever and ever.