2 Samuel 22:18
New International Version
He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.

New Living Translation
He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me.

English Standard Version
He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

Berean Standard Bible
He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.

King James Bible
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

New King James Version
He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me; For they were too strong for me.

New American Standard Bible
“He rescued me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.

NASB 1995
“He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.

NASB 1977
“He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.

Legacy Standard Bible
He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

Amplified Bible
“He rescued me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

Christian Standard Bible
He rescued me from my powerful enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He rescued me from my powerful enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.

American Standard Version
He delivered me from my strong enemy, From them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.

Contemporary English Version
You rescued me from enemies who were hateful and too powerful for me.

English Revised Version
He delivered me from my strong enemy, from them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, because they were too strong for me.

Good News Translation
He rescued me from my powerful enemies and from all those who hate me--they were too strong for me.

International Standard Version
He rescued me from my strong enemy— from those who hate me continually, since they were stronger than I.

Majority Standard Bible
He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.

NET Bible
He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

New Heart English Bible
He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

Webster's Bible Translation
He delivered me from my strong enemy, from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

World English Bible
He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He delivers me from my strong enemy, "" From those hating me, "" For they were stronger than me.

Young's Literal Translation
He delivereth me from my strong enemy, From those hating me, For they were stronger than I.

Smith's Literal Translation
He will deliver me from my strong enemy, From them hating me, for they were strong above me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He delivered me from my most mighty enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He freed me from my most powerful enemy and from those who had hated me. For they were too strong for me.

New American Bible
He rescued me from my mighty enemy, from foes too powerful for me.

New Revised Standard Version
He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He delivered me from my strong enemies and from them that hated me; for they were too strong for me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he saved me from my strong enemies and from my haters who were stronger than I
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He delivered me from mine enemy most strong, From them that hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He delivered me from my strong enemies, from them that hated me, for they were stronger than I.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Song of Deliverance
17He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. 18He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. 19They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:17
He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.

Psalm 144:7
Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners,

Psalm 144:11
Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.

Psalm 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.

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.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 59:19
So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.

Jeremiah 1:19
They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Exodus 14:30
That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore.

Deuteronomy 32:39
See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.

1 Samuel 17:37
David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”

2 Chronicles 20:29
And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Job 5:19
He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

John 17:15
I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.


Treasury of Scripture

He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

delivered

2 Samuel 22:1
And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:

Psalm 3:7
Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Psalm 56:9
When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

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














He rescued me
The Hebrew root for "rescued" is "נצל" (natsal), which conveys the idea of being snatched away or delivered from danger. This word is often used in the Old Testament to describe God's intervention in dire circumstances. In the context of David's life, it reflects the numerous times God delivered him from peril, whether from Saul, the Philistines, or other adversaries. This phrase emphasizes God's active role in salvation, portraying Him as a divine rescuer who intervenes in the lives of His people.

from my powerful enemy
The term "powerful enemy" underscores the formidable nature of the adversaries David faced. Historically, David's enemies included not only individuals like King Saul but also entire nations and armies. The Hebrew word for "enemy" is "אֹיֵב" (oyev), which can refer to both personal and national foes. This phrase highlights the overwhelming strength of those who opposed David, making his deliverance by God all the more miraculous and significant.

from foes too mighty for me
The phrase "foes too mighty for me" speaks to the insurmountable odds David faced. The Hebrew word for "foes" is "שֹׂנֵא" (sone), which can mean those who hate or oppose. The acknowledgment of their mightiness ("too mighty") is a humble admission of David's own limitations and the necessity of divine intervention. This reflects a broader biblical theme where human weakness is met with God's strength, as seen in passages like 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God's power is made perfect in weakness. David's reliance on God in the face of overwhelming opposition serves as an inspirational reminder of the believer's dependence on God's strength rather than their own.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He rescued me
יַצִּילֵ֕נִי (yaṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

from
מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (mim·men·nî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

my powerful
עָ֑ז (‘āz)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 5794: Strong, vehement, harsh

enemy,
מֵאֹיְבִ֖י (mê·’ō·yə·ḇî)
Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary

from my foes,
מִשֹּׂ֣נְאַ֔י (miś·śō·nə·’ay)
Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8130: To hate

for
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

they were too mighty for me.
אָמְצ֖וּ (’ā·mə·ṣū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert


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