2 Samuel 22:4
New International Version
“I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.

New Living Translation
I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.

English Standard Version
I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

Berean Standard Bible
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.

King James Bible
I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

New King James Version
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.

New American Standard Bible
“I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.

NASB 1995
“I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.

NASB 1977
“I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; And I am saved from my enemies.

Legacy Standard Bible
I call upon Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.

Amplified Bible
“I call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.

Christian Standard Bible
I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies.

American Standard Version
I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Contemporary English Version
I praise you, our LORD! I prayed to you, and you rescued me from my enemies.

English Revised Version
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD should be praised. I called on him, and I was saved from my enemies.

Good News Translation
I call to the LORD, and he saves me from my enemies. Praise the LORD!

International Standard Version
As I am praising him, I will call out to the LORD, and I will be saved from my enemies.

Majority Standard Bible
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.

NET Bible
I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.

New Heart English Bible
I call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies.

World English Bible
I call on Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I call on YHWH, [who is worthy] to be praised: And I am saved from my enemies.

Young's Literal Translation
The Praised One, I call Jehovah: And from mine enemies I am saved.

Smith's Literal Translation
Praising, I will call Jehovah and shall be saved from mine enemies.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will call on the Lord who is worthy to be praised: and I shall be saved from my enemies.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy; and I will be saved from my enemies.

New American Bible
Praised be the LORD, I exclaim! I have been delivered from my enemies.

New Revised Standard Version
I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will call upon the LORD, and I shall be saved from my enemies.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall call to LORD JEHOVAH and I shall be saved from my enemies
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Praised, I cry, is the LORD, And I am saved from mine enemies.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised, and I shall be saved from my enemies.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Song of Deliverance
3My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. 4I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. 5For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:3
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.

Psalm 116:3-4
The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. / Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”

Psalm 145:18-19
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Psalm 34:6
This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.

Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.

Psalm 55:16
But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.

Psalm 86:5-7
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. / Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy. / In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.

Psalm 107:13
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.

Psalm 118:5
In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.

Isaiah 12:4
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.

Isaiah 43:11
I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me.

Isaiah 45:22
Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

Joel 2:32
And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.

Romans 10:13
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”


Treasury of Scripture

I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies.

I will

Psalm 116:2,4,13,17
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live…

worth

Nehemiah 9:5
Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

Psalm 18:3
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Psalm 66:2
Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

so

Psalm 34:6
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

Psalm 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

Psalm 55:16
As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.

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2 Samuel 22
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I will call upon the LORD
The phrase "I will call" is a declaration of intent and faith. In Hebrew, the word for "call" is "קָרָא" (qara), which implies not just a vocal cry but an invocation or proclamation. This reflects a deep, personal relationship with God, where David, the psalmist, reaches out to the LORD, "יְהוָה" (Yahweh), the covenant name of God. This name signifies God's eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. Historically, calling upon the LORD was an act of worship and dependence, acknowledging His sovereignty and readiness to intervene in human affairs.

who is worthy to be praised
The Hebrew root for "worthy" is "הָלַל" (halal), which means to shine, boast, or celebrate. This phrase underscores the LORD's inherent glory and the rightful response of praise from His people. In the context of David's life, this praise is not just for past deliverances but also for God's unchanging nature. The act of praising God is both a recognition of His past deeds and an expression of trust in His future faithfulness. Historically, praise was central to Israel's worship, often expressed through psalms, music, and communal gatherings.

so shall I be saved from my enemies
The word "saved" comes from the Hebrew "יָשַׁע" (yasha), meaning to deliver or give victory. This salvation is both physical and spiritual, encompassing deliverance from immediate threats and ultimate redemption. David's confidence in being saved is rooted in his past experiences of God's deliverance, as seen throughout his life, from his battles with Goliath to his escapes from Saul. The phrase "from my enemies" highlights the real and present dangers David faced, yet his trust in God assured him of victory. This reflects a broader biblical theme where God is portrayed as a warrior and protector of His people, a theme that resonates throughout the Old and New Testaments.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will call upon
אֶקְרָ֣א (’eq·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

[who is worthy] to be praised;
מְהֻלָּ֖ל (mə·hul·lāl)
Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1984: To shine

so shall I be saved
אִוָּשֵֽׁעַ׃ (’iw·wā·šê·a‘)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

from my enemies.
וּמֵאֹיְבַ֖י (ū·mê·’ō·yə·ḇay)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary


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