2 Samuel 22:4

What does 2 Samuel 22:4 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 22:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will send up my cry to the Lord, who is to be praised; so will I be made safe from those who are against me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The Praised One, I call Jehovah: And from mine enemies I am saved.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I will call on the Lord who is worthy to be praised: and I shall be saved from my enemies.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I will call upon Jehovah, who is to be praised; So shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Context

v.3God, 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.

v.4This passage

v.5For the waves of death compassed me; The floods of ungodliness made me afraid:

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 50:15

    And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

  • Romans 10:13

    for, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

  • Psalms 34:6

    This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.

  • Psalms 106:2

    Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah, Or show forth all his praise?

  • Psalms 116:2

    Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I callupon himas long as I live.

  • Psalms 57:1

    Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until these calamities be overpast.

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