2 Samuel 22 : 1 (NLT)
David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul.
2 Samuel 22 : 2 (NLT)
He sang: "The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;
2 Samuel 22 : 3 (NLT)
my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence.
2 Samuel 22 : 4 (NLT)
I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.
2 Samuel 22 : 5 (NLT)
"The waves of death overwhelmed me; floods of destruction swept over me.
2 Samuel 22 : 6 (NLT)
The grave wrapped its ropes around me; death laid a trap in my path.
2 Samuel 22 : 7 (NLT)
But in my distress I cried out to the LORD; yes, I cried to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry reached his ears.
2 Samuel 22 : 8 (NLT)
"Then the earth quaked and trembled. The foundations of the heavens shook; they quaked because of his anger.
2 Samuel 22 : 9 (NLT)
Smoke poured from his nostrils; fierce flames leaped from his mouth. Glowing coals blazed forth from him.
2 Samuel 22 : 10 (NLT)
He opened the heavens and came down; dark storm clouds were beneath his feet.
2 Samuel 22 : 11 (NLT)
Mounted on a mighty angelic being, he flew, soaring on the wings of the wind.
2 Samuel 22 : 12 (NLT)
He shrouded himself in darkness, veiling his approach with dense rain clouds.
2 Samuel 22 : 13 (NLT)
A great brightness shone around him, and burning coals blazed forth.
2 Samuel 22 : 14 (NLT)
The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.
2 Samuel 22 : 15 (NLT)
He shot arrows and scattered his enemies; his lightning flashed, and they were confused.
2 Samuel 22 : 16 (NLT)
Then at the command of the LORD, at the blast of his breath, the bottom of the sea could be seen, and the foundations of the earth were laid bare.
2 Samuel 22 : 17 (NLT)
"He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters.
2 Samuel 22 : 18 (NLT)
He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me.
2 Samuel 22 : 19 (NLT)
They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the LORD supported me.
2 Samuel 22 : 20 (NLT)
He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.
2 Samuel 22 : 21 (NLT)
The LORD rewarded me for doing right; he restored me because of my innocence.
2 Samuel 22 : 22 (NLT)
For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I have not turned from my God to follow evil.
2 Samuel 22 : 23 (NLT)
I have followed all his regulations; I have never abandoned his decrees.
2 Samuel 22 : 24 (NLT)
I am blameless before God; I have kept myself from sin.
2 Samuel 22 : 25 (NLT)
The LORD rewarded me for doing right. He has seen my innocence.
2 Samuel 22 : 26 (NLT)
"To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity.
2 Samuel 22 : 27 (NLT)
To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the wicked you show yourself hostile.
2 Samuel 22 : 28 (NLT)
You rescue the humble, but your eyes watch the proud and humiliate them.
2 Samuel 22 : 29 (NLT)
O LORD, you are my lamp. The LORD lights up my darkness.
2 Samuel 22 : 30 (NLT)
In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall.
2 Samuel 22 : 31 (NLT)
"God's way is perfect. All the LORD's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
2 Samuel 22 : 32 (NLT)
For who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is a solid rock?
2 Samuel 22 : 33 (NLT)
God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect.
2 Samuel 22 : 34 (NLT)
He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights.
2 Samuel 22 : 35 (NLT)
He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.
2 Samuel 22 : 36 (NLT)
You have given me your shield of victory; your help has made me great.
2 Samuel 22 : 37 (NLT)
You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping.
2 Samuel 22 : 38 (NLT)
"I chased my enemies and destroyed them; I did not stop until they were conquered.
2 Samuel 22 : 39 (NLT)
I consumed them; I struck them down so they did not get up; they fell beneath my feet.
2 Samuel 22 : 40 (NLT)
You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued my enemies under my feet.
2 Samuel 22 : 41 (NLT)
You placed my foot on their necks. I have destroyed all who hated me.
2 Samuel 22 : 42 (NLT)
They looked for help, but no one came to their rescue. They even cried to the LORD, but he refused to answer.
2 Samuel 22 : 43 (NLT)
I ground them as fine as the dust of the earth; I trampled them in the gutter like dirt.
2 Samuel 22 : 44 (NLT)
"You gave me victory over my accusers. You preserved me as the ruler over nations; people I don't even know now serve me.
2 Samuel 22 : 45 (NLT)
Foreign nations cringe before me; as soon as they hear of me, they submit.
2 Samuel 22 : 46 (NLT)
They all lose their courage and come trembling from their strongholds.
2 Samuel 22 : 47 (NLT)
"The LORD lives! Praise to my Rock! May God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted!
2 Samuel 22 : 48 (NLT)
He is the God who pays back those who harm me; he brings down the nations under me
2 Samuel 22 : 49 (NLT)
and delivers me from my enemies. You hold me safe beyond the reach of my enemies; you save me from violent opponents.
2 Samuel 22 : 50 (NLT)
For this, O LORD, I will praise you among the nations; I will sing praises to your name.
2 Samuel 22 : 51 (NLT)
You give great victories to your king; you show unfailing love to your anointed, to David and all his descendants forever."
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