Thematic Bible
2 Samuel 22:1 (show verse)
David sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul.
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2 Samuel 22:2 (show verse)
He said: "The Lord is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer.
2 Samuel 22:3 (show verse)
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!
2 Samuel 22:4 (show verse)
I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.
2 Samuel 22:5 (show verse)
The waves of death engulfed me; the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.
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2 Samuel 22:6 (show verse)
The ropes of Sheol tightened around me; the snares of death trapped me.
2 Samuel 22:7 (show verse)
In my distress I called to the Lord; I called to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
2 Samuel 22:8 (show verse)
The earth heaved and shook; the foundations of the sky trembled. They heaved because he was angry.
2 Samuel 22:9 (show verse)
Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals.
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2 Samuel 22:10 (show verse)
He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet.
2 Samuel 22:11 (show verse)
He mounted a winged angel and flew; he glided on the wings of the wind.
2 Samuel 22:12 (show verse)
He shrouded himself in darkness, in thick rain clouds.
2 Samuel 22:13 (show verse)
From the brightness in front of him came coals of fire.
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2 Samuel 22:14 (show verse)
The Lord thundered from the sky; the sovereign One shouted loudly.
2 Samuel 22:15 (show verse)
He shot arrows and scattered them, lightning and routed them.
2 Samuel 22:16 (show verse)
The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by the Lord's battle cry, by the powerful breath from his nose.
2 Samuel 22:17 (show verse)
He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water.
2 Samuel 22:18 (show verse)
He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.
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2 Samuel 22:19 (show verse)
They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the Lord helped me.
2 Samuel 22:20 (show verse)
He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.
2 Samuel 22:21 (show verse)
The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.
2 Samuel 22:22 (show verse)
For I have obeyed the Lord's commands; I have not rebelled against my God.
2 Samuel 22:23 (show verse)
For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.
2 Samuel 22:24 (show verse)
I was blameless before him; I kept myself from sinning.
2 Samuel 22:25 (show verse)
The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.
2 Samuel 22:26 (show verse)
You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.
2 Samuel 22:27 (show verse)
You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.
2 Samuel 22:28 (show verse)
You deliver oppressed people, but you watch the proud and bring them down.
2 Samuel 22:29 (show verse)
Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord. The Lord illumines the darkness around me.
2 Samuel 22:30 (show verse)
Indeed,with your help I can charge against an army; by my God's power I can jump over a wall.
2 Samuel 22:31 (show verse)
The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.
2 Samuel 22:32 (show verse)
Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God?
2 Samuel 22:33 (show verse)
The one true God is my mighty refuge; he removes the obstacles in my way.
2 Samuel 22:34 (show verse)
He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.
2 Samuel 22:35 (show verse)
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.
2 Samuel 22:36 (show verse)
You give me your protective shield; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.
2 Samuel 22:37 (show verse)
You widen my path; my feet do not slip.
2 Samuel 22:38 (show verse)
I chase my enemies and destroy them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out.
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2 Samuel 22:39 (show verse)
I wipe them out and beat them to death; they cannot get up; they fall at my feet.
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2 Samuel 22:40 (show verse)
You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.
2 Samuel 22:41 (show verse)
You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.
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2 Samuel 22:42 (show verse)
They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.
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2 Samuel 22:43 (show verse)
I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground; I crush them and stomp on them like clay in the streets.
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2 Samuel 22:44 (show verse)
You rescue me from a hostile army; you preserve me as a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects.
2 Samuel 22:45 (show verse)
Foreigners are powerless before me; when they hear of my exploits, they submit to me.
2 Samuel 22:46 (show verse)
Foreigners lose their courage; they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds.
2 Samuel 22:47 (show verse)
The Lord is alive! My protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king!
2 Samuel 22:48 (show verse)
The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me.
2 Samuel 22:49 (show verse)
He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.
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2 Samuel 22:50 (show verse)
So I will give you thanks, O Lord, before the nations! I will sing praises to you.
2 Samuel 22:51 (show verse)
He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!"