2 Samuel 22:41 cpdv — You have caused my enemies to turn their back to me; they have hatred for me, and I shall destroy them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You have caused my enemies to turn their back to me; they have hatred for me, and I shall destroy them. "

— 2 Samuel 22:41, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

38

I will pursue my enemies, and crush them. And I will not turn back, until I consume them.

39

I will consume them and break them apart, so that they cannot rise up; they will fall under my feet.

40

You have girded me with strength for the battle. Those who resisted me, you have bent down under me.

41

You have caused my enemies to turn their back to me; they have hatred for me, and I shall destroy them.

42

They will cry out, and there will be no one to save; to the Lord, and he will not heed them.

43

I will wipe them away like the dust of the earth. I will break them apart and crush them, like the mud of the streets.

44

You will save me from the contradictions of my people. You will preserve me to be the head of the Gentiles; a people I do not know shall serve me.

2 Samuel 22:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:41 say?
2 Samuel 22:41 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You have caused my enemies to turn their back to me; they have hatred for me, and I shall destroy them. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:41 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:41 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 41.
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 22:41.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:41 in?
2 Samuel 22:41 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 22:41?
2 Samuel 22:41 reads (CPDV): “You have caused my enemies to turn their back to me; they have hatred for me, and I shall destroy them. ” 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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