Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version who sets me free from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me. New Living Translation and delivers me from my enemies. You hold me safe beyond the reach of my enemies; you save me from violent opponents. English Standard Version who brought me out from my enemies; you exalted me above those who rose against me; you delivered me from men of violence. Berean Standard Bible who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. King James Bible 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. New King James Version He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the violent man. New American Standard Bible Who also brings me out from my enemies; You also raise me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent person. NASB 1995 Who also brings me out from my enemies; You even lift me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent man. NASB 1977 Who also brings me out from my enemies; Thou dost even lift me above those who rise up against me; Thou dost rescue me from the violent man. Legacy Standard Bible Who also brings me out from my enemies; You even lift me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent man. Amplified Bible Who also brings me out from my enemies. You even lift me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent man. Christian Standard Bible He frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my adversaries; you rescue me from violent men. Holman Christian Standard Bible He frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my adversaries; You rescue me from violent men. 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. Contemporary English Version You protected me from violent enemies, and you made me much greater than all of them. English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation He frees me from my enemies. You lift me up above my opponents. You rescue me from violent people. Good News Translation and saves me from my foes. O LORD, you give me victory over my enemies and protect me from violent men. International Standard Version delivering me from my enemies. You exalted me above those who rebelled against me, delivering me from violent men. Majority Standard Bible who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. NET Bible He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men. New Heart English Bible who brings me away from my enemies. Yes, you lift me up above those who rise up against me. You protect me from the violent man. Webster's Bible Translation And that bringeth me forth from my 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd bringing me forth from my enemies, "" Indeed, You raise me up above my withstanders. You deliver me from a man of violence. Young's Literal Translation And bringing me forth from mine enemies, Yea, above my withstanders Thou raisest me up. From a man of violence Thou deliverest me. Smith's Literal Translation And bringing me out from mine enemies lifting me up from them rising up against me: From the man of violence thou wilt deliver me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho bringest me forth from my enemies, and liftest me up from them that resist me: from the wicked man thou shalt deliver me. Catholic Public Domain Version He leads me away from my enemies, and he lifts me up from those who resist me. You will free me from the iniquitous man. New American Bible and helped me escape from my enemies, Truly you have exalted me above my adversaries, from the violent you have rescued me. New Revised Standard Version who brought me out from my enemies; you exalted me above my adversaries, you delivered me from the violent. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd hast delivered me from my enemies; thou also hast exalted me over those who rose up against me; thou hast delivered me from wicked men. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he delivers me from my enemies, and also over those who arose against me he has exalted me, and from evil men you shall save me! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation and bringing me out from my enemies: and thou shalt set me on high from among those that rise up against me: thou shalt deliver me from the violent man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…48the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me, 49who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. 50Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.… Cross References Psalm 18:47-48 the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, / who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. Psalm 144:10 to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword. Psalm 138:7 If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me. Psalm 140:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, / who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long. Psalm 140:4 Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble. Psalm 140:7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle. Psalm 59:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. Psalm 59:9-10 I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress. / My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes. Psalm 59:16-17 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. / To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion. Psalm 54:7 For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes. Psalm 41:11 By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. Psalm 27:6 Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. Psalm 27:12 Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 2 Corinthians 1:10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Treasury of Scripture 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. thou also 2 Samuel 5:12 And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake. 2 Samuel 7:8,9 Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: … Numbers 24:7,17-19 He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted… the violent Psalm 52:1 To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. Psalm 140:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; Jump to Previous Adversaries Deliver Delivered Deliverest Enemies Exalt Exalted Forth Free Haters High Lift Makes Rescue Rise Rose Sets Violence ViolentJump to Next Adversaries Deliver Delivered Deliverest Enemies Exalt Exalted Forth Free Haters High Lift Makes Rescue Rise Rose Sets Violence Violent2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingswho frees me from my enemies This phrase reflects David's acknowledgment of God's deliverance throughout his life. Historically, David faced numerous adversaries, including King Saul and foreign nations like the Philistines. The concept of God as a deliverer is a recurring theme in the Psalms and other biblical texts (e.g., Psalm 18:17). It emphasizes God's sovereignty and faithfulness in protecting His chosen ones. This deliverance can also be seen as a type of Christ, who delivers believers from sin and spiritual enemies. You exalt me above my foes You rescue me from violent men Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of praise, David is reflecting on God's deliverance throughout his life, particularly from his enemies. 2. Enemies/Foes These refer to the various adversaries David faced, including King Saul, the Philistines, and other hostile nations. 3. Violent Men This term highlights those who sought to harm David through aggression and violence. 4. God The central figure in this verse, God is portrayed as the deliverer and protector of David. 5. Israel The nation over which David was king, often facing threats from surrounding nations. Teaching Points God as DelivererGod is our ultimate deliverer, just as He was for David. We can trust Him to rescue us from our adversaries, whether they are physical or spiritual. Exaltation by God God exalts those who are humble and faithful. Like David, we should seek to live in a way that honors God, trusting Him to lift us up in due time. Protection from Violence In a world filled with violence, God offers protection and peace. We should seek His refuge and rely on His strength in times of trouble. Praise and Gratitude David's response to God's deliverance was praise. We should cultivate a heart of gratitude, regularly acknowledging God's work in our lives. Spiritual Warfare Just as David faced physical enemies, we face spiritual battles. We must equip ourselves with God's Word and prayer to stand firm. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew who frees me fromוּמוֹצִיאִ֖י (ū·mō·w·ṣî·’î) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim my enemies. מֵאֹֽיְבָ֑י (mê·’ō·yə·ḇāy) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary You exalt me תְּר֣וֹמְמֵ֔נִי (tə·rō·wm·mê·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise above my foes; וּמִקָּמַי֙ (ū·miq·qā·may) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand You rescue me תַּצִּילֵֽנִי׃ (taṣ·ṣî·lê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from violent חֲמָסִ֖ים (ḥă·mā·sîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2555: Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain men. מֵאִ֥ישׁ (mê·’îš) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links 2 Samuel 22:49 NIV2 Samuel 22:49 NLT 2 Samuel 22:49 ESV 2 Samuel 22:49 NASB 2 Samuel 22:49 KJV 2 Samuel 22:49 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:49 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:49 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:49 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:49 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:49 Who brings me away from my enemies (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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