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