2 Samuel 22:4 nasb — "I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.

NASB

""I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies."

— 2 Samuel 22:4, NASB

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

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And David spoke the words of this song to the LORD in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.

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He said, "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;

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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.

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"I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.

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"For the waves of death encompassed me; The torrents of destruction overwhelmed me;

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The cords of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me.

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"In my distress I called upon the LORD, Yes, I cried to my God; And from His temple He heard my voice, And my cry for help came into His ears.

2 Samuel 22:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:4 say?
2 Samuel 22:4 in the NASB reads: “"I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:4 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 4.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 22:4.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:4 in?
2 Samuel 22:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 22:4?
2 Samuel 22:4 reads (NASB): “"I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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