2 Samuel 22:30

What does 2 Samuel 22:30 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 22:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For by thee I run upon a troop; By my God do I leap over a wall.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For by thee I run upon a troop; By my God do I leap over a wall.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

By your help I have made a way through the wall which was shutting me in: by the help of my God I have gone over a wall.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For by Thee I run--a troop, By my God I leap a wall.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For in thee I will run girded: in my God I will leap over the wall.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For by thee I have run through a troop; By myGod have I leaped over a wall.

Context

v.29For thou art my lamp, O Jehovah; And Jehovah will lighten my darkness.

v.30This passage

v.31As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 8:37

    Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

  • Psalms 18:29

    For by thee I run upon a troop; And by my God do I leap over a wall.

  • Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

  • Psalms 118:10

    All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

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