2 Samuel 22:3
New International Version
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— from violent people you save me.

New Living Translation
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.

English Standard Version
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.

Berean Standard Bible
My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence.

New American Standard Bible
My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, You save me from violence.

NASB 1995
My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, You save me from violence.

NASB 1977
My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, Thou dost save me from violence.

Legacy Standard Bible
My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, You save me from violence.

Amplified Bible
My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, My Savior—You save me from violence.

Christian Standard Bible
my God, my rock where I seek refuge. My shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, you save me from violence.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
my God, my mountain where I seek refuge. My shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge, and 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.

Contemporary English Version
You are the rock where I am safe. You are my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter. You rescue me and keep me safe from violence.

English Revised Version
The God of my rock, in him will I trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; my saviour, thou savest me from violence.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, the strength of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior who saved me from violence.

Good News Translation
My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe. He is my savior; he protects me and saves me from violence.

International Standard Version
He is my God, my strong stone— in him I will find my refuge— my shield, the strength of my salvation, my high tower, my way of escape, and the one who is saving me. You will save me from violence.

Majority Standard Bible
My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.

NET Bible
My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, my stronghold, my refuge, my savior. You save me from violence!

New Heart English Bible
My God, my Rock, in him I will take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my savior; from violent people he saves me.

Webster's Bible Translation
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 preserver; 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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My God [is] my rock—I take refuge in Him; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, "" My high tower, and my refuge! My Savior, You save me from violence!

Young's Literal Translation
My God is my rock -- I take refuge in Him; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, My high tower, and my refuge! My Saviour, from violence Thou savest me!

Smith's Literal Translation
The God of my rock; I will trust in him: My shield and the horn of my salvation, my height and my refuge; My saviour; thou wilt save me from violence.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
God is my strong one, in him will I trust: my shield, and the horn of my salvation: he lifteth me up, and is my refuge: my saviour, thou wilt deliver me from iniquity.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will hope in him. God is my strong one, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. He lifts me up, and he is my refreshment. You, O my Savior, will free me from iniquity.

New American Bible
my God, my rock of refuge! My shield, my saving horn, my stronghold, my refuge, my savior, from violence you keep me safe.

New Revised Standard Version
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The mighty God in whom I trust; he is my succor and the horn of my salvation, my refuge who delivered me from the wicked men, my glorious Saviour.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
God The Mighty One in whom I hope, my helper and the trumpet of my salvation, and the house of my refuge and my Deliverer from the evil ones, and my glorious Savior!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The God who is my rock, in Him I take refuge; My shield, and my horn of salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, Thou savest me from violence.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
my God; he shall be to me my guard, I will trust in him: he is my protector, and the horn of my salvation, my helper, and my sure refuge; thou shalt save me from the unjust man.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Song of Deliverance
2He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. 3My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. 4I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 91:2
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 144:2
He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 62:7
My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.

Psalm 94:22
But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.

Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Psalm 28:8
The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.

Psalm 59:16
But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 61:3
For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

Psalm 71:3
Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.

Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

in him

Hebrews 2:13
And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.

shield

Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

Deuteronomy 33:29
Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.

Psalm 3:3
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

the horn

1 Samuel 2:1
And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.

Luke 1:69
And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

my high

2 Samuel 22:51
He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.

Psalm 61:3
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

Psalm 144:2
My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

my refuge

Psalm 9:9
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 14:6
Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Isaiah 32:2
And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

Jeremiah 16:9
For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.

my saviour

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2 Samuel 22
1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings














My God
The phrase "My God" signifies a personal relationship with the divine. In Hebrew, "Elohim" is often used, emphasizing God's power and majesty. This personal possessive pronoun "My" indicates a deep, intimate connection, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and His people. It underscores the personal faith and trust David places in God, acknowledging Him as the ultimate authority and protector.

is my rock
The term "rock" in Hebrew is "tsur," symbolizing strength, stability, and permanence. In ancient times, rocks were seen as places of refuge and safety, often used as natural fortresses. This metaphor highlights God's unchanging nature and His role as a reliable foundation in the believer's life. David's use of "rock" conveys a sense of security and trust in God's unwavering support.

in whom I take refuge
The concept of taking refuge implies seeking shelter and protection. The Hebrew word "chasah" means to flee for protection. This phrase suggests a conscious decision to trust in God's protection amidst life's storms. It reflects a deep reliance on God as a safe haven, where one can find peace and security from external threats.

my shield
A shield is a defensive weapon used in battle to protect against attacks. In Hebrew, "magen" signifies protection and defense. This metaphor illustrates God's role as a protector who guards His people from spiritual and physical harm. It emphasizes the active role God plays in safeguarding His followers, providing a sense of security and assurance.

and the horn of my salvation
The "horn" symbolizes strength and power in biblical literature. In Hebrew, "qeren" is often associated with might and victory. The phrase "horn of my salvation" suggests that God is the source of deliverance and strength. It conveys the idea that salvation is not just a passive state but an active, powerful intervention by God in the believer's life.

my stronghold
A stronghold is a fortified place, offering protection and defense. The Hebrew word "misgab" refers to a high, secure place. This metaphor indicates that God is a place of safety and security, a refuge from danger. It highlights the believer's confidence in God's ability to protect and sustain them through life's challenges.

my refuge
Reiterating the earlier concept of refuge, this phrase emphasizes the repeated assurance of God's protection. It underscores the idea that God is a continual source of safety and comfort, a place where believers can consistently turn for shelter and peace.

and my Savior
The term "Savior" in Hebrew is "yasha," meaning to deliver or save. This title for God highlights His role as the one who rescues and redeems His people. It reflects the ultimate deliverance that God provides, both in temporal circumstances and in the eternal sense through salvation.

You save me from violence
This phrase acknowledges God's active intervention in delivering the believer from harm and oppression. The Hebrew word "chamas" for violence implies wrongdoing and injustice. David's declaration of God's saving power from violence underscores the divine justice and protection that God provides, affirming His role as a righteous deliverer who upholds His covenant with His people.

(3) The God of my rock.--In the psalm, "My God, my rock" (margin). The two expressions of the psalm are here united in one, and the recurrence of the similar expression in 2Samuel 22:47 (but not in the psalm) indicates that this was intentional.

And my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.--These words are omitted from the psalm, being compensated in part by the opening line there.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My God [is]
אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

my rock,
צוּרִ֖י (ṣū·rî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge

in whom I take refuge,
אֶחֱסֶה־ (’e·ḥĕ·seh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in

my shield,
מָגִנִּ֞י (mā·ḡin·nî)
Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

and the horn
וְקֶ֣רֶן (wə·qe·ren)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power

of my salvation.
יִשְׁעִ֗י (yiš·‘î)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3468: Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare

My stronghold,
מִשְׂגַּבִּי֙ (miś·gab·bî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4869: A secure height, retreat, stronghold

my refuge,
וּמְנוּסִ֔י (ū·mə·nū·sî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4498: Flight, place of escape or refuge

and my Savior,
מֹשִׁעִ֕י (mō·ši·‘î)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

You save me
תֹּשִׁעֵֽנִי׃ (tō·ši·‘ê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

from violence.
מֵחָמָ֖ס (mê·ḥā·mās)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2555: Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain


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