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2 Samuel 22:47

2 Samuel 22:48-1953 kjv — It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me, And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: t…

King James Version

48

It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,

49

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.

50

Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.

51

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

— 2 Samuel 22:48-1953, King James Version

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2 Samuel 22:48-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And that bringeth down peoples under me, 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. Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah, among the nations, And will sing praises unto thy name. Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore. ”

  • WEB

    “even the God who executes vengeance for me, who brings down peoples under me, 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. Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations. Will sing praises to your name. He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, forevermore."”

  • NET

    “The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me. He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men. So I will give you thanks, O LORD, before the nations! I will sing praises to you. He gives his king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!””

  • DRB

    “God who giveth me revenge, and bringest down people under me, Who bringest me forth from my enemies, and liftest me up from them that resist me: from the wicked man thou shalt deliver me. Therefore will I give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles, and will sing to thy name. Giving great salvation to his king, and shewing mercy to David his anointed, and to his seed for ever. ”

  • BBE

    “It is God who sends punishment on my haters, and puts peoples under my rule. He makes me free from my haters: I am lifted up over those who come up against me: you have made me free from the violent man. Because of this I will give you praise, O Lord, among the nations, and will make a song of praise to your name. Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.”

  • KJVA

    “It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me, 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. Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name. He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. ”

2 Samuel 22 — Context

45

Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto me.

46

Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places.

47

The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.

48

It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,

49

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.

50

Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.

51

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

2 Samuel 22:48-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:48-1953 say?
2 Samuel 22:48-1953 in the King James Version reads: “It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me, 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. Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name. He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:48-1953 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:48-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verses 48–1953.
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 22:48-1953.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:48-1953 in?
2 Samuel 22:48-1953 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 22:48-1953?
2 Samuel 22:48-1953 reads (KJV): “It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me, 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. Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name. He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. ” 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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