Thematic Bible
2 Samuel 22:1 (show verse)
David sang this song to Jehovah when Jehovah rescued him from all his enemies, especially from Saul.
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2 Samuel 22:2 (show verse)
He said: Jehovah is my rock and my fortress. He is my Savior,
2 Samuel 22:3 (show verse)
My God, My rock in whom I take refuge. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge. He is my Savior who saved me from violence.
2 Samuel 22:4 (show verse)
Jehovah should be praised. I called on him and was saved from my enemies.
2 Samuel 22:5 (show verse)
The waves of death had surrounded me. The torrents of destruction had overwhelmed me.
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2 Samuel 22:6 (show verse)
The danger of death was around me. The grave set its trap for me.
2 Samuel 22:7 (show verse)
I called to Jehovah in my trouble. I called to my God for help. In his temple he heard my voice. He listened to my cry for help.
2 Samuel 22:8 (show verse)
Earth shook and shivered! The columns supporting the sky rocked back and forth. You were angry.
2 Samuel 22:9 (show verse)
You breathed out smoke. Scorching heat and fiery flames spewed from your mouth.
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2 Samuel 22:10 (show verse)
You opened the heavens like curtains. You came down with storm clouds under your feet.
2 Samuel 22:11 (show verse)
You rode on the angels as you flew. You soared on the wings of the wind.
2 Samuel 22:12 (show verse)
You surrounded yourself with darkness. You made the dark rain clouds your covers.
2 Samuel 22:13 (show verse)
Out of the brightness in front of you, you made lightning.
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2 Samuel 22:14 (show verse)
Jehovah thundered from heaven. The Most High made his voice heard.
2 Samuel 22:15 (show verse)
You shot arrows and scattered them. You flashed bolts of lightning and confused them.
2 Samuel 22:16 (show verse)
Then the ocean floor could be seen. The foundations of the earth were laid bare at Jehovah's stern warning, at the blast of breath from your nostrils.
2 Samuel 22:17 (show verse)
You reached down from high above and took hold of me. You pulled me out of the raging water.
2 Samuel 22:18 (show verse)
You rescued me from enemies who were hateful and too powerful for me.
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2 Samuel 22:19 (show verse)
When I was in trouble they attacked me. You O Sovereign Jehovah protected me.
2 Samuel 22:20 (show verse)
You helped me out of danger. You saved me because you were pleased with me.
2 Samuel 22:21 (show verse)
You Jehovah rewarded me because of my righteousness. Because my hands are clean you rewarded me.
2 Samuel 22:22 (show verse)
I have kept the ways of Jehovah. I have not wickedly turned away from my God.
2 Samuel 22:23 (show verse)
All your judgments are in front of me. I have not turned away from your laws.
2 Samuel 22:24 (show verse)
You know I am faultless. I have kept myself from doing wrong.
2 Samuel 22:25 (show verse)
You reward me because I do what is right. You know I am innocent.
2 Samuel 22:26 (show verse)
O Jehovah, you are faithful to those who are faithful to you, and completely good to those who are faultless.
2 Samuel 22:27 (show verse)
You are pure to those who are pure, but hostile to those who are wicked.
2 Samuel 22:28 (show verse)
You rescue the humble. You find ways to humiliate the proud.
2 Samuel 22:29 (show verse)
Jehovah our God, you are my lamp. You turn darkness into light.
2 Samuel 22:30 (show verse)
You help me run through armies and leap over city walls.
2 Samuel 22:31 (show verse)
Your way is perfect Jehovah. Your word is correct. You are a shield for those who run to you for help.
2 Samuel 22:32 (show verse)
Who is God but Jehovah? Who is a rock other than our God?
2 Samuel 22:33 (show verse)
God arms me with strength. Your perfect way sets me free.
2 Samuel 22:34 (show verse)
You make me sure-footed as a deer. You keep me safe on the mountains.
2 Samuel 22:35 (show verse)
You train me for battle, so that I can use the strongest bow.
2 Samuel 22:36 (show verse)
O Jehovah you protect me and save me. Your help has made me grow great (multiply).
2 Samuel 22:37 (show verse)
You clear the way for me. I will not stumble.
2 Samuel 22:38 (show verse)
I chased my enemies until I caught them and destroyed them.
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2 Samuel 22:39 (show verse)
I destroyed them! I stuck my sword through my enemies. They were crushed under my feet.
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2 Samuel 22:40 (show verse)
You armed me and gave me strength to fight. You subdued and brought low those who came against me.
2 Samuel 22:41 (show verse)
By you they turn their backs and run. Those who hate me are silenced.
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2 Samuel 22:42 (show verse)
They cried for help, but there was no help. They called to you Jehovah and you did not answer.
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2 Samuel 22:43 (show verse)
They were crushed as small as the dust of the earth. I stamped them down under my feet like the waste of the streets.
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2 Samuel 22:44 (show verse)
You rescued me from my stubborn people. You made me the leader of foreign nations. They are now my slaves.
2 Samuel 22:45 (show verse)
Foreigners obey and come crawling.
2 Samuel 22:46 (show verse)
Foreigners lose heart and are fearful in their fortresses.
2 Samuel 22:47 (show verse)
Jehovah lives! Blessed is my rock! May God, the rock of my salvation, be glorified.
2 Samuel 22:48 (show verse)
You, Jehovah, give me victory over my enemies! You subdue nations under me.
2 Samuel 22:49 (show verse)
You protect me from violent enemies. You made me greater than all of them.
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2 Samuel 22:50 (show verse)
I will praise you, Jehovah, and I will honor you among the nations.
2 Samuel 22:51 (show verse)
You give glorious victories to your anointed king. Your faithful love for David and for his descendants will never end.