2 Samuel 22 (NET)

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2 Samuel 22:1¹David sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:2²He said: “The Lord is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:3³My 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!Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:4⁴I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:5⁵The waves of death engulfed me; the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:6⁶The ropes of Sheol tightened around me; the snares of death trapped me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:7⁷In 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.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:8⁸The earth heaved and shook; the foundations of the sky trembled. They heaved because he was angry.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:9⁹Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:10¹⁰He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:11¹¹He mounted a winged angel and flew; he glided on the wings of the wind.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:12¹²He shrouded himself in darkness, in thick rain clouds.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:13¹³From the brightness in front of him came coals of fire.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:14¹⁴The Lord thundered from the sky; the Most High shouted loudly.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:15¹⁵He shot arrows and scattered them, lightning and routed them.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:16¹⁶The 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.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:17¹⁷He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:18¹⁸He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:19¹⁹They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the Lord helped me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:20²⁰He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:21²¹The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:22²²For I have obeyed the Lord ’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:23²³For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:24²⁴I was blameless before him; I kept myself from sinning.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:25²⁵The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:26²⁶You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:27²⁷You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:28²⁸You deliver oppressed people, but you watch the proud and bring them down.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:29²⁹Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord. The Lord illumines the darkness around me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:30³⁰Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army; by my God’s power I can jump over a wall.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:31³¹The 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.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:32³²Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:33³³The one true God is my mighty refuge; he removes the obstacles in my way.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:34³⁴He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:35³⁵He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:36³⁶You give me your protective shield; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:37³⁷You widen my path; my feet do not slip.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:38³⁸I chase my enemies and destroy them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:39³⁹I wipe them out and beat them to death; they cannot get up; they fall at my feet.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:40⁴⁰You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:41⁴¹You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:42⁴²They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:43⁴³I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground; I crush them and stomp them like clay in the streets.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:44⁴⁴You 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.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:45⁴⁵Foreigners are powerless before me; when they hear of my exploits, they submit to me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:46⁴⁶Foreigners lose their courage; they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:47⁴⁷The Lord is alive! My Protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king!Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:48⁴⁸The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:49⁴⁹He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:50⁵⁰So I will give you thanks, O Lord, before the nations! I will sing praises to you.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

2 Samuel 22:51⁵¹He gives his king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions