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so that my feet did not slip.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You enlarged my path under me; So my feet did not slip.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“You enlarge my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You enlarge my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Thou dost enlarge my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You enlarge my steps under me, And my ankles have not given way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“You enlarge my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You make a spacious place beneath me for my steps, and my ankles do not give way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You widen a place beneath me for my steps, and my ankles do not give way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; And my feet have not slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You clear the way for me, and now I won't stumble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, and my feet have not slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You make a wide path for me to walk on so that my feet do not slip.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You have kept me from being captured, and I have never fallen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You've made room beneath me for my footsteps, and my feet didn't slip.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You widen my path; my feet do not slip. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You have enlarged my steps under me. My feet have not slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet have not slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You have enlarged my steps under me. My feet have not slipped. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You enlarge my step under me, "" And my ankles have not slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou enlargest my step under me, And mine ankles have not slidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou wilt enlarge my steps under me, And my joints were not unsteady.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt enlarge my steps under me: and my ankles shall not fail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You will enlarge my steps under me, and my ankles will not fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You gave me room to stride; my feet never stumbled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You have made me stride freely, and my feet do not slip;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, so that my feet did not slip.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You have enlarged my steps under me that my ankles would not be moved<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />so as to make room under me for my going, and my legs did not totter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=6945" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">David's Song of Deliverance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">36</span>You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me. <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7337.htm" title="7337: tar·ḥîḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To be or grow wide or large. A primitive root; to broaden.">You broaden</a> <a href="/hebrew/6806.htm" title="6806: ṣa·‘ă·ḏî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A step, pace. From tsantarah; a pace or regular step.">the path</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tê·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">beneath me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7166.htm" title="7166: qar·sul·lāy (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Ankle. From qarac; an ankle.">so that my ankles</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4571.htm" title="4571: mā·‘ă·ḏū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To slip, slide, totter, shake. A primitive root; to waver.">give way.</a> </span><span class="reftext">38</span>I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Psalm 18:36</a></span><br />You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-12.htm">Proverbs 4:12</a></span><br />When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-7.htm">Isaiah 26:7</a></span><br />The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Psalm 37:23-24</a></span><br />The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. / Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-6.htm">Proverbs 3:6</a></span><br />in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-3.htm">Psalm 121:3</a></span><br />He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-16.htm">Isaiah 42:16</a></span><br />I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11-12</a></span><br />For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-13.htm">Hebrews 12:13</a></span><br />Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15</a></span><br />and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You have enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.</p><p class="hdg">enlarged</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me <i>when I was</i> in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Psalm 18:36</a></b></br> Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-12.htm">Proverbs 4:12</a></b></br> When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.</p><p class="hdg">feet [heb] ankles</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">1 Samuel 2:9</a></b></br> He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-5.htm">Psalm 17:5</a></b></br> Hold up my goings in thy paths, <i>that</i> my footsteps slip not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/94-18.htm">Psalm 94:18</a></b></br> When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/3-7.htm">Ankles</a> <a href="/judges/7-8.htm">Beneath</a> <a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">Broaden</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-8.htm">Enlarge</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">Enlarged</a> <a href="/psalms/119-32.htm">Enlargest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-34.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/numbers/22-32.htm">Path</a> <a href="/john/5-13.htm">Slidden</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Slip</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Slipped</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-3.htm">Step</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-23.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-20.htm">Wide</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Ankles</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Beneath</a> <a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Broaden</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-10.htm">Enlarge</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Enlarged</a> <a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Enlargest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/job/16-22.htm">Path</a> <a href="/psalms/17-5.htm">Slidden</a> <a href="/job/9-26.htm">Slip</a> <a href="/psalms/17-5.htm">Slipped</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-20.htm">Step</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-8.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-38.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">Wide</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You broaden the path beneath me</b><br>This phrase reflects God's provision and protection, symbolizing the removal of obstacles and the creation of a secure path for the believer. In the context of David's life, it signifies God's guidance and support during his military campaigns and personal struggles. The imagery of a broadened path suggests ease and safety, contrasting with the narrow and treacherous paths often found in the rugged terrain of ancient Israel. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Psalm 18:36</a>, where David similarly praises God for making his path wide. Theologically, it can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the way (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), providing a clear and secure path to salvation.<p><b>so that my ankles do not give way</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes stability and strength, attributes that God provides to those who trust in Him. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a soldier's ability to stand firm was crucial, especially in battle. Weak ankles could lead to a fall, symbolizing vulnerability and defeat. The assurance that one's ankles will not give way is a metaphor for divine support and empowerment. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages that speak of God as a rock and fortress (<a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>), offering stability in times of trouble. It also connects to the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to stand firm in their faith (<a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13-14</a>), relying on God's strength rather than their own.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this song of praise, David is expressing gratitude to God for His deliverance and protection throughout his life, particularly from his enemies and King Saul.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in David's song, God is portrayed as a deliverer, protector, and the one who provides stability and strength to David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_song_of_deliverance.htm">The Song of Deliverance</a></b><br>This chapter is a song of thanksgiving and praise, reflecting David's acknowledgment of God's faithfulness and power in his life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_stabilizer.htm">God as Our Stabilizer</a></b><br>Just as God broadened the path for David, He provides stability in our lives. We can trust Him to guide us through uncertain and challenging times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_divine_guidance.htm">Dependence on Divine Guidance</a></b><br>David's reliance on God for a secure path encourages us to seek God's guidance in our daily decisions and life direction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_god's_provision.htm">Gratitude for God's Provision</a></b><br>Recognizing and thanking God for the ways He has made our paths secure can deepen our relationship with Him and increase our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preparedness.htm">Spiritual Preparedness</a></b><br>Just as a broad path prevents stumbling, spiritual preparedness through prayer and scripture study can prevent us from faltering in our faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/literal_vs._metaphorical_in_2_samuel_22.htm">(2 Samuel 22) How can we tell which elements of this praise song are meant literally versus those intended as metaphorical or hyperbolic language?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_samuel_22_and_psalm_18_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 22 compared with Psalm 18) Why do these passages have slight variations if both are supposed to be inspired or accurate accounts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_an_earthquake_in_david's_reign.htm">(2 Samuel 22:8) Is there any historical or archaeological evidence of an actual earthquake during David's reign, or is this purely poetic imagery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You broaden</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּרְחִ֥יב</span> <span class="translit">(tar·ḥîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7337.htm">Strong's 7337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or grow wide or large</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the path</span><br /><span class="heb">צַעֲדִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ṣa·‘ă·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6806.htm">Strong's 6806: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pace, regular step</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beneath me</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתֵּ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that my ankles</span><br /><span class="heb">קַרְסֻלָּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(qar·sul·lāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7166.htm">Strong's 7166: </a> </span><span class="str2">An ankle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">do not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">give way.</span><br /><span class="heb">מָעֲד֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·‘ă·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4571.htm">Strong's 4571: </a> </span><span class="str2">To slip, slide, totter, shake</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-37.htm">2 Samuel 22:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-37.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:37 You have enlarged my steps under me (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:38" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>