2 Samuel 22:7
New International Version
“In my distress I called to the LORD; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears.

New Living Translation
But in my distress I cried out to the LORD; yes, I cried to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry reached his ears.

English Standard Version
“In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I called. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry came to his ears.

Berean Standard Bible
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears.

King James Bible
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.

New King James Version
In my distress I called upon the LORD, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry entered His ears.

New American Standard Bible
“In my distress I called upon the LORD, Yes, I called out to my God; And from His temple He heard my voice, And my cry for help came into His ears.

NASB 1995
“In my distress I called upon the LORD, Yes, I cried to my God; And from His temple He heard my voice, And my cry for help came into His ears.

NASB 1977
“In my distress I called upon the LORD, Yes, I cried to my God; And from His temple He heard my voice, And my cry for help came into His ears.

Legacy Standard Bible
In my distress I called upon Yahweh, And I called to my God; And out of His temple He heard my voice, And my cry for help came into His ears.

Amplified Bible
“In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God, And from His temple [in the heavens] He heard my voice; My cry for help came into His ears.

Christian Standard Bible
I called to the LORD in my distress; I called to my God. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry for help reached his ears.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I called to the LORD in my distress; I called to my God. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears.

American Standard Version
In my distress I called upon Jehovah; Yea, I called unto my God: And he heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry came into his ears.

Contemporary English Version
I was in terrible trouble when I called out to you, but from your temple you heard me and answered my prayer.

English Revised Version
In my distress I called upon the LORD, yea, I called unto my God: and he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came into his ears.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I called on the LORD in my distress. I called to my God for help. He heard my voice from his temple, and my cry for help reached his ears.

Good News Translation
In my trouble I called to the LORD; I called to my God for help. In his temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

International Standard Version
I cried out to the LORD in the middle of my troubles; I cried out to my God. He listened to my voice from his sanctuary, and my call for help was heard.

Majority Standard Bible
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears.

NET Bible
In my distress I called to the LORD; I called to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

New Heart English Bible
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and I cried out to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came into his ears.

Webster's Bible Translation
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry entered into his ears.

World English Bible
In my distress, I called on Yahweh. Yes, I called to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry came into his ears.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
In my adversity I call on YHWH, "" And I call to my God, "" And He hears my voice from His temple, "" And my cry [is] in His ears,

Young's Literal Translation
In mine adversity I call Jehovah, And unto my God I call, And He heareth from His temple my voice, And my cry is in His ears,

Smith's Literal Translation
In straits to me I will call Jehovah, And to God will I call, And he will hear my voice from his temple, And my cry in his ears.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In my distress I will call upon the Lord, and I will cry to my God: and he will hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry shall come to his ears.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In my tribulation, I will call upon the Lord, and I will cry out to my God. And he will heed my voice from his temple, and my outcry will reach his ears.

New American Bible
In my distress I called out: LORD! I cried out to my God; From his temple he heard my voice, my cry reached his ears.

New Revised Standard Version
In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I called. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry came to his ears.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In my distress I called upon the LORD and cried to my God; and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In my suffering I called to LORD JEHOVAH, and to my God I cried out, and he heard my voice from his temple, and my cry before him entered into his ears
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In my distress I called upon the LORD, Yea, I called unto my God; And out of His temple He heard my voice, And my cry did enter into His ears.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
When I am afflicted I will call upon the Lord, and will cry to my God, and he shall hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry shalt come into his ears.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Song of Deliverance
6The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. 7In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears. 8Then the earth shook and quaked; the foundations of the heavens trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

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

Psalm 120:1
A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.

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.

Jonah 2:2
saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice.

Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

Exodus 3:7
The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.

Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Lamentations 3:55-57
I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” / You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”

Acts 2:21
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

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

Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

James 5:13
Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.

1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”


Treasury of Scripture

In my distress I called on the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.

my distress

Psalm 116:4
Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

Psalm 120:1
A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

Matthew 26:38,39
Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me…

did hear

Exodus 3:7
And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

Psalm 34:6,15-17
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles…

out

1 Kings 8:28-30
Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day: …

Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.

Psalm 27:4
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.

my cry

James 5:4
Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.

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














In my distress
The Hebrew word for "distress" is "tsarah," which conveys a sense of tightness or trouble. This word is often used in the Old Testament to describe times of severe hardship or adversity. David, the author of this psalm, frequently found himself in such situations, whether pursued by enemies or facing internal turmoil. This phrase sets the stage for a heartfelt plea, reminding us that God is a refuge in times of trouble, a theme echoed throughout the Psalms.

I called upon the LORD
The act of calling upon the LORD signifies a deep, personal relationship with God. The Hebrew word "qara" means to call out, proclaim, or summon. This is not a casual mention but an earnest appeal to Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. It reflects a trust in God's faithfulness and His willingness to respond to His people's cries.

I cried to my God
The repetition of calling and crying emphasizes the intensity of David's plea. The Hebrew word "shava" for "cried" suggests a loud, fervent cry for help. By using "my God," David personalizes his relationship with the Almighty, indicating a bond of trust and reliance. This personal connection is foundational in the life of a believer, underscoring the intimate nature of prayer.

and from His temple
The "temple" here refers to the heavenly dwelling place of God, as the physical temple in Jerusalem had not yet been built during David's time. The Hebrew word "heykal" can mean palace or temple, indicating a place of divine majesty and authority. This phrase assures believers that their prayers ascend to the very throne room of God, where He reigns in glory.

He heard my voice
The assurance that God hears is a recurring theme in Scripture. The Hebrew word "shama" means to hear intelligently, often with the implication of attention and response. This is not a passive hearing but an active engagement with the supplicant's needs. It reassures believers that God is attentive and responsive to their prayers.

and my cry for help reached His ears
The imagery of a cry reaching God's ears emphasizes the immediacy and effectiveness of prayer. The Hebrew word "za'aq" for "cry" denotes a call for aid in times of distress. The phrase "reached His ears" suggests that God is not distant or indifferent but is intimately involved in the lives of His people. This is a powerful reminder of God's compassion and readiness to intervene on behalf of those who seek Him.

(7) Called . . . cried.--The original words are the same here, although differing in the parallel place in the psalm.

My cry did enter into his ears.--Literally, my cry in his ears, an elliptical expression which is filled out in the psalm, "my cry came before him, even into his ears."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In my distress
בַּצַּר־ (baṣ·ṣar-)
Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent

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

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

I cried out
אֶקְרָ֑א (’eq·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

to
וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

my God.
אֱלֹהַ֖י (’ĕ·lō·hay)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

And from His temple
מֵהֵֽיכָלוֹ֙ (mê·hê·ḵā·lōw)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1964: A large public building, palace, temple

He heard
וַיִּשְׁמַ֤ע (way·yiš·ma‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

my voice,
קוֹלִ֔י (qō·w·lî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

and my cry for help
וְשַׁוְעָתִ֖י (wə·šaw·‘ā·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7775: A cry for help

reached His ears.
בְּאָזְנָֽיו׃ (bə·’ā·zə·nāw)
Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear


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