2 Samuel 22:1
American King James And David spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:
American Standard Version And David spake unto Jehovah the words of this song in the day that Jehovah delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:
King James And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:
World English Bible David spoke to Yahweh the words of this song in the day that Yahweh delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul,
2 Samuel 22:2
American King James And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
American Standard Version and he said, Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, even mine;
King James And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
World English Bible and he said: “Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, even mine;
2 Samuel 22:3
American King James The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.
American Standard Version God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, thou savest me from violence.
King James The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
World English Bible God is my rock in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge. My savior, you save me from violence.
2 Samuel 22:4
American King James I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies.
American Standard Version I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
King James I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
World English Bible I call on Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.
2 Samuel 22:5
American King James When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid;
American Standard Version For the waves of death compassed me; The floods of ungodliness made me afraid:
King James When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid;
World English Bible For the waves of death surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid.
2 Samuel 22:6
American King James The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;
American Standard Version The cords of Sheol were round about me; The snares of death came upon me.
King James The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;
World English Bible The cords of Sheol were around me. The snares of death caught me.
2 Samuel 22:7
American King James In my distress I called on the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.
American Standard Version In my distress I called upon Jehovah; Yea, I called unto my God: And he heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry `came' into his ears.
King James In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.
World English Bible In my distress, I called on Yahweh. Yes, I called to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry came into his ears.
2 Samuel 22:8
American King James Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.
American Standard Version Then the earth shook and trembled, The foundations of heaven quaked And were shaken, because he was wroth.
King James Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.
World English Bible Then the earth shook and trembled. The foundations of heaven quaked and were shaken, because he was angry.
2 Samuel 22:9
American King James There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
American Standard Version There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, And fire out of his mouth devoured: Coals were kindled by it.
King James There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
World English Bible Smoke went up out of his nostrils. Consuming fire came out of his mouth. Coals were kindled by it.
2 Samuel 22:10
American King James He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet.
American Standard Version He bowed the heavens also, and came down; And thick darkness was under his feet.
King James He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet.
World English Bible He bowed the heavens also, and came down. Thick darkness was under his feet.
2 Samuel 22:11
American King James And he rode on a cherub, and did fly: and he was seen on the wings of the wind.
American Standard Version And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly; Yea, he was seen upon the wings of the wind.
King James And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: and he was seen upon the wings of the wind.
World English Bible He rode on a cherub, and flew. Yes, he was seen on the wings of the wind.
2 Samuel 22:12
American King James And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies.
American Standard Version And he made darkness pavilions round about him, Gathering of waters, thick clouds of the skies.
King James And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies.
World English Bible He made darkness a shelter around himself, gathering of waters, and thick clouds of the skies.
2 Samuel 22:13
American King James Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled.
American Standard Version At the brightness before him Coals of fire were kindled.
King James Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled.
World English Bible At the brightness before him, coals of fire were kindled.
2 Samuel 22:14
American King James The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.
American Standard Version Jehovah thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered his voice.
King James The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.
World English Bible Yahweh thundered from heaven. The Most High uttered his voice.
2 Samuel 22:15
American King James And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.
American Standard Version And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; Lightning, and discomfited them.
King James And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.
World English Bible He sent out arrows and scattered them, lightning and confused them.
2 Samuel 22:16
American King James And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
American Standard Version Then the channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were laid bare, By the rebuke of Jehovah, At the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
King James And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
World English Bible Then the channels of the sea appeared. The foundations of the world were laid bare by Yahweh’s rebuke, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
2 Samuel 22:17
American King James He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;
American Standard Version He sent from on high, he took me; He drew me out of many waters;
King James He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;
World English Bible He sent from on high and he took me. He drew me out of many waters.
2 Samuel 22:18
American King James He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.
American Standard Version He delivered me from my strong enemy, From them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
King James He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.
World English Bible He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.
2 Samuel 22:19
American King James They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
American Standard Version They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.
King James They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
World English Bible They came on me in the day of my calamity, but Yahweh was my support.
2 Samuel 22:20
American King James He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
American Standard Version He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
King James He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
World English Bible He also brought me out into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
2 Samuel 22:21
American King James The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands has he recompensed me.
American Standard Version Jehovah rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
King James The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
World English Bible Yahweh rewarded me according to my righteousness. He rewarded me according to the cleanness of my hands.
2 Samuel 22:22
American King James For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
American Standard Version For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.
King James For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
World English Bible For I have kept Yahweh’s ways, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
2 Samuel 22:23
American King James For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.
American Standard Version For all his ordinances were before me; And as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.
King James For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.
World English Bible For all his ordinances were before me. As for his statutes, I didn’t depart from them.
2 Samuel 22:24
American King James I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from my iniquity.
American Standard Version I was also perfect toward him; And I kept myself from mine iniquity.
King James I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity.
World English Bible I was also perfect toward him. I kept myself from my iniquity.
2 Samuel 22:25
American King James Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.
American Standard Version Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight.
King James Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh has rewarded me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight.
2 Samuel 22:26
American King James With the merciful you will show yourself merciful, and with the upright man you will show yourself upright.
American Standard Version With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; With the perfect man thou wilt show thyself perfect;
King James With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt show thyself upright.
World English Bible With the merciful you will show yourself merciful. With the perfect man you will show yourself perfect.
2 Samuel 22:27
American King James With the pure you will show yourself pure; and with the fraudulent you will show yourself unsavory.
American Standard Version With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.
King James With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt show thyself unsavory.
World English Bible With the pure you will show yourself pure. With the crooked you will show yourself shrewd.
2 Samuel 22:28
American King James And the afflicted people you will save: but your eyes are on the haughty, that you may bring them down.
American Standard Version And the afflicted people thou wilt save; But thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.
King James And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.
World English Bible You will save the afflicted people, but your eyes are on the arrogant, that you may bring them down.
2 Samuel 22:29
American King James For you are my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness.
American Standard Version For thou art my lamp, O Jehovah; And Jehovah will lighten my darkness.
King James For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness.
World English Bible For you are my lamp, Yahweh. Yahweh will light up my darkness.
2 Samuel 22:30
American King James For by you I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall.
American Standard Version For by thee I run upon a troop; By my God do I leap over a wall.
King James For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall.
World English Bible For by you, I run against a troop. By my God, I leap over a wall.
2 Samuel 22:31
American King James As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
American Standard Version As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
King James As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
World English Bible As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
2 Samuel 22:32
American King James For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?
American Standard Version For who is God, save Jehovah? And who is a rock, save our God?
King James For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?
World English Bible For who is God, besides Yahweh? Who is a rock, besides our God?
2 Samuel 22:33
American King James God is my strength and power: and he makes my way perfect.
American Standard Version God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way.
King James God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
World English Bible God is my strong fortress. He makes my way perfect.
2 Samuel 22:34
American King James He makes my feet like hinds' feet: and sets me on my high places.
American Standard Version He maketh his feet like hinds' `feet', And setteth me upon my high places.
King James He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me upon my high places.
World English Bible He makes his feet like hinds’ feet, and sets me on my high places.
2 Samuel 22:35
American King James He teaches my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.
American Standard Version He teacheth my hands to war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
King James He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
World English Bible He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.
2 Samuel 22:36
American King James You have also given me the shield of your salvation: and your gentleness has made me great.
American Standard Version Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; And thy gentleness hath made me great.
King James Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
World English Bible You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your gentleness has made me great.
2 Samuel 22:37
American King James You have enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.
American Standard Version Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; And my feet have not slipped.
King James Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.
World English Bible You have enlarged my steps under me. My feet have not slipped.
2 Samuel 22:38
American King James I have pursued my enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.
American Standard Version I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; Neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
King James I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.
World English Bible I have pursued my enemies and destroyed them. I didn’t turn again until they were consumed.
2 Samuel 22:39
American King James And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yes, they are fallen under my feet.
American Standard Version And I have consumed them, and smitten them through, so that they cannot arise: Yea, they are fallen under my feet.
King James And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet.
World English Bible I have consumed them, and struck them through, so that they can’t arise. Yes, they have fallen under my feet.
2 Samuel 22:40
American King James For you have girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me have you subdued under me.
American Standard Version For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
King James For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.
World English Bible For you have armed me with strength for the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.
2 Samuel 22:41
American King James You have also given me the necks of my enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.
American Standard Version Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
King James Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.
World English Bible You have also made my enemies turn their backs to me, that I might cut off those who hate me.
2 Samuel 22:42
American King James They looked, but there was none to save; even to the LORD, but he answered them not.
American Standard Version They looked, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.
King James They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
World English Bible They looked, but there was no one to save; even to Yahweh, but he didn’t answer them.
2 Samuel 22:43
American King James Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.
American Standard Version Then did I beat them small as the dust of the earth, I did crush them as the mire of the streets, and did spread them abroad.
King James Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.
World English Bible Then I beat them as small as the dust of the earth. I crushed them as the mire of the streets, and spread them abroad.
2 Samuel 22:44
American King James You also have delivered me from the strivings of my people, you have kept me to be head of the heathen: a people which I knew not shall serve me.
American Standard Version Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people; Thou hast kept me to be the head of the nations: A people whom I have not known shall serve me.
King James Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, thou hast kept me to be head of the heathen: a people which I knew not shall serve me.
World English Bible You also have delivered me from the strivings of my people. You have kept me to be the head of the nations. A people whom I have not known will serve me.
2 Samuel 22:45
American King James Strangers shall submit themselves to me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient to me.
American Standard Version The foreigners shall submit themselves unto me: As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me.
King James Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto me.
World English Bible The foreigners will submit themselves to me. As soon as they hear of me, they will obey me.
2 Samuel 22:46
American King James Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places.
American Standard Version The foreigners shall fade away, And shall come trembling out of their close places.
King James Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places.
World English Bible The foreigners will fade away, and will come trembling out of their close places.
2 Samuel 22:47
American King James The LORD lives; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
American Standard Version Jehovah liveth; And blessed be my rock; And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,
King James The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
World English Bible Yahweh lives! Blessed be my rock! Exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,
2 Samuel 22:48
American King James It is God that avenges me, and that brings down the people under me.
American Standard Version Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And that bringeth down peoples under me,
King James It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me.
World English Bible even the God who executes vengeance for me, who brings down peoples under me,
2 Samuel 22:49
American King James And that brings me forth from my enemies: you also have lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: you have delivered me from the violent man.
American Standard Version And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man.
King James And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
World English Bible who brings me away from my enemies. Yes, you lift me up above those who rise up against me. You deliver me from the violent man.
2 Samuel 22:50
American King James Therefore I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises to your name.
American Standard Version Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah, among the nations, And will sing praises unto thy name.
King James Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.
World English Bible Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations, and will sing praises to your name.
2 Samuel 22:51
American King James He is the tower of salvation for his king: and shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for ever more.
American Standard Version Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.
King James He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
World English Bible He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his offspring, forever more.”