Psalm 94:22
New International Version
But the LORD has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.

New Living Translation
But the LORD is my fortress; my God is the mighty rock where I hide.

English Standard Version
But the LORD has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.

Berean Standard Bible
But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.

King James Bible
But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

New King James Version
But the LORD has been my defense, And my God the rock of my refuge.

New American Standard Bible
But the LORD has been my refuge, And my God the rock of my refuge.

NASB 1995
But the LORD has been my stronghold, And my God the rock of my refuge.

NASB 1977
But the LORD has been my stronghold, And my God the rock of my refuge.

Legacy Standard Bible
But Yahweh has been my stronghold, And my God the rock of my refuge.

Amplified Bible
But the LORD has become my high tower and defense, And my God the rock of my refuge.

Christian Standard Bible
But the LORD is my refuge; my God is the rock of my protection.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the LORD is my refuge; my God is the rock of my protection.

American Standard Version
But Jehovah hath been my high tower, And my God the rock of my refuge.

Contemporary English Version
You, LORD God, are my fortress, that mighty rock where I am safe.

English Revised Version
But the LORD hath been my high tower; and my God the rock of my refuge.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD has become my stronghold. My God has become my rock of refuge.

Good News Translation
But the LORD defends me; my God protects me.

International Standard Version
But the LORD is my stronghold, and my God, the rock, is my refuge.

Majority Standard Bible
But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.

NET Bible
But the LORD will protect me, and my God will shelter me.

New Heart English Bible
But the LORD has been my high tower, my God, the rock of my refuge.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

World English Bible
But Yahweh has been my high tower, my God, the rock of my refuge.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH is for a high place to me, "" And my God [is] for a rock—my refuge,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah is for a high place to me, And my God is for a rock -- my refuge,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah shall be for a height to me, and my God for the rock of my refuge.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the Lord is my refuge: and my God the help of my hope.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord has been made into a refuge for me, and my God into the assistance of my hope.

New American Bible
No, the LORD is my secure height, my God, my rock of refuge,

New Revised Standard Version
But the LORD has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH has been the Defender to me, the Savior, God, The Mighty One, The Helper!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But the LORD hath been my high tower, And my God the rock of my refuge.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But the Lord was my refuge; and my God the helper of my hope.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Will Not Forget His People
21They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. 22But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge. 23He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

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.

Psalm 62:7
My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.

Psalm 91:2
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 18:31
For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?

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?

Psalm 59:9
I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.

Psalm 59:16-17
But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. / To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.

Psalm 71:3
Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.

Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalm 118:14
The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Isaiah 33:16
he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.

2 Samuel 22:2-3
He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My 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.


Treasury of Scripture

But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

but

Psalm 94:10
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?

Psalm 27:1-3
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? …

Psalm 59:9,16,17
Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence…

the rock

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Isaiah 33:16
He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

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Psalm 94
1. The prophet, calling for justice, complains of tyranny and impiety.
8. He teaches God's providence
12. He shows the blessedness of affliction
16. God is the defender of the afflicted.














But the LORD
The use of "LORD" in all capital letters signifies the Hebrew name Yahweh, the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature. This name is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, representing God's faithfulness and unchanging character. In the context of this psalm, it highlights the personal relationship between the psalmist and God, underscoring trust and reliance on the divine.

has been my stronghold
The term "stronghold" translates from the Hebrew word "misgab," which refers to a high place or a secure fortress. Historically, strongholds were places of safety and defense against enemies. Spiritually, this imagery conveys God's protection and strength, offering believers a place of refuge amidst life's battles. It reassures the faithful that God is a reliable protector who provides security and peace.

and my God
The phrase "my God" personalizes the relationship between the psalmist and the divine. It reflects a deep, personal faith and trust in God, not as a distant deity, but as an intimate and personal protector. This personal possessive pronoun emphasizes the closeness and accessibility of God to those who seek Him.

is my rock of refuge
The imagery of "rock" in Hebrew, "tsur," symbolizes strength, stability, and permanence. Rocks were often used as metaphors for God's unchanging nature and His reliability. In ancient times, rocks provided shelter and protection, much like God provides spiritual refuge. The phrase "rock of refuge" combines the ideas of strength and safety, illustrating that God is both a firm foundation and a safe haven for believers. This dual imagery reassures the faithful of God's unwavering support and protection in times of trouble.

Verse 22. - But the Lord is my Defence; and my God is the Rock of my refuge (comp. Psalm 18:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

has been
וַיְהִ֬י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

my stronghold,
לְמִשְׂגָּ֑ב (lə·miś·gāḇ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4869: A secure height, retreat, stronghold

and my God
וֵ֝אלֹהַ֗י (wê·lō·hay)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

is my rock
לְצ֣וּר (lə·ṣūr)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge

of refuge.
מַחְסִֽי׃ (maḥ·sî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4268: Refuge, shelter


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