Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. New Living Translation God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect. English Standard Version This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless. Berean Standard Bible God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear. King James Bible God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. New King James Version God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect. New American Standard Bible “God is my strong fortress; And He sets the blameless on His way. NASB 1995 “God is my strong fortress; And He sets the blameless in His way. NASB 1977 “God is my strong fortress; And He sets the blameless in His way. Legacy Standard Bible God is my strong fortress; And He sets the blameless in His way. Amplified Bible “God is my strong fortress; He sets the blameless in His way. Christian Standard Bible God is my strong refuge; he makes my way perfect. Holman Christian Standard Bible God is my strong refuge; He makes my way perfect. American Standard Version God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way. Contemporary English Version You are my strong fortress, and you set me free. English Revised Version God is my strong fortress: and he guideth the perfect in his way. GOD'S WORD® Translation God arms me with strength. His perfect way sets me free. Good News Translation This God is my strong refuge; he makes my pathway safe. International Standard Version This God is my strong place of valor! He has made my life blameless. Majority Standard Bible God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear. NET Bible The one true God is my mighty refuge; he removes the obstacles in my way. New Heart English Bible the God who girds me with strength, and makes my way blameless? Webster's Bible Translation God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. World English Bible God is my strong fortress. He makes my way perfect. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGod—my bulwark, [my] strength, "" And He makes my way perfect; Young's Literal Translation God -- my bulwark, my strength, And He maketh perfect my way; Smith's Literal Translation The Strong One strengthening me with strength: And he will leave his way blameless. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGod who hath girded me with strength, and made my way perfect. Catholic Public Domain Version God, he has girded me with fortitude, and he has made my way perfect: New American Bible This God who girded me with might, kept my way unerring, New Revised Standard Version The God who has girded me with strength has opened wide my path. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe God who has girded me with strength makes my way perfect. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God who girds me in power and he makes my road without a blemish OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The God who is my strong fortress, And who letteth my way go forth straight; Brenton Septuagint Translation It is the Mighty One who strengthens me with might, and has prepared my way without fault. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…32For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? 33God is my strong fortress and He makes my way clear. 34He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.… Cross References Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Psalm 18:32 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. / God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. Psalm 144:1 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Habakkuk 3:19 GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully Psalm 138:3 On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul. Treasury of Scripture God is my strength and power: and he makes my way perfect. strength Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him. Psalm 18:32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? maketh [heb] riddeth, or looseth. Hebrews 13:21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. perfect Deuteronomy 18:13 Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. Job 22:3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect? Psalm 101:2,6 I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart… Jump to Previous Arms Band Blameless Bulwark Forth Fortress Guideth Guiding Makes Maketh Perfect Perfectly Power Puts Refuge Safe Sets Smooth Straight Strength Strong WayJump to Next Arms Band Blameless Bulwark Forth Fortress Guideth Guiding Makes Maketh Perfect Perfectly Power Puts Refuge Safe Sets Smooth Straight Strength Strong Way2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsGod is my strong fortress This phrase emphasizes God's role as a protector and refuge for believers. In the historical context of ancient Israel, a fortress was a place of safety and defense against enemies. David, the author of this psalm, often found himself in need of physical protection from his adversaries, such as King Saul and later, his own son Absalom. Spiritually, this imagery reflects the believer's reliance on God for security and strength. The concept of God as a fortress is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 18:2 and Proverbs 18:10, reinforcing the idea that God provides a safe haven for those who trust in Him. This also prefigures Christ, who is seen as the ultimate refuge and strength for believers, offering spiritual protection and salvation. and He makes my way clear Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of praise, David is reflecting on God's deliverance and faithfulness throughout his life, particularly in times of battle and adversity. 2. God The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as a fortress and guide, emphasizing His protective and directive roles in the life of believers. 3. Israel The nation over which David ruled as king. This song is part of David's legacy to Israel, highlighting God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His chosen people. 4. Battles and Deliverance The context of this chapter is David's reflection on the many battles he faced and how God delivered him from his enemies. 5. The Song of David This chapter is a song of praise, similar to Psalm 18, where David recounts God's faithfulness and strength in his life. Teaching Points God as Our FortressJust as David saw God as his fortress, believers today can find refuge and protection in God amidst life's challenges. Divine Guidance God not only protects but also guides. Trusting in Him can lead to clarity and direction in our lives. Strength in Weakness Recognizing our own limitations allows us to rely on God's strength, which is made perfect in our weakness. Faithfulness in Adversity David's life exemplifies how God remains faithful and present, even in the most difficult circumstances. Praise and Gratitude Like David, we should cultivate a heart of praise and gratitude for God's ongoing work in our lives.(33) God is my strength and power.--Better, my strong fortress. The psalm has quite a different thought, which is expressed in 2Samuel 22:40, "It is God that girdeth me with strength." Hebrew Godהָאֵ֥ל (hā·’êl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty is my strong חָ֑יִל (ḥā·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength fortress מָעוּזִּ֖י (mā·‘ūz·zî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4581: A place or means of safety, protection and He makes וַיַּתֵּ֥ר (way·yat·têr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5425: To jump, be violently agitated, to terrify, shake off, untie my way דַּרְכִּֽי׃ (dar·kî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action blameless. תָּמִ֖ים (tā·mîm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth Links 2 Samuel 22:33 NIV2 Samuel 22:33 NLT 2 Samuel 22:33 ESV 2 Samuel 22:33 NASB 2 Samuel 22:33 KJV 2 Samuel 22:33 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:33 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:33 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:33 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:33 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:33 God is my strong fortress (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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