2 Samuel 22:37

What does 2 Samuel 22:37 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 22:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; And my feet have not slipped.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; And my feet have not slipped.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

You have made my steps wide under me, so that my feet make no slip.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Thou enlargest my step under me, And mine ankles have not slidden.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Thou shalt enlarge my steps under me: and my ankles shall not fail.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Thou enlargedst my steps under me; And mine ankles did not slip.

Context

v.36Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; And thy gentleness hath made me great.

v.37This passage

v.38I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; Neither did I turn again till they were consumed.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 17:5

    My steps have held fast to thy paths, My feet have not slipped.

  • Psalms 18:36

    Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.

  • Psalms 121:3

    He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber.

  • 1 Samuel 2:9

    He will keep the feet of his holy ones; But the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; For by strength shall no man prevail.

  • Proverbs 4:12

    When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; And if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

  • Psalms 4:1

    Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

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