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For they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He rescued me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He rescued me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, From them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You rescued me from enemies who were hateful and too powerful for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, from them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, because they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemies and from all those who hate me--they were too strong for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He rescued me from my strong enemy— from those who hate me continually, since they were stronger than I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He delivers me from my strong enemy, "" From those hating me, "" For they were stronger than me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He delivereth me from my strong enemy, From those hating me, For they were stronger than I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will deliver me from my strong enemy, From them hating me, for they were strong above me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He delivered me from my most mighty enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He freed me from my most powerful enemy and from those who had hated me. For they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He rescued me from my mighty enemy, from foes too powerful for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me; for they were too mighty for me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemies and from them that hated me; for they were too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he saved me from my strong enemies and from my haters who were stronger than I<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He delivered me from mine enemy most strong, From them that hated me, for they were too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He delivered me from my strong enemies, from them that hated me, for they were stronger than I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-18.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=6813" 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">17</span>He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: yaṣ·ṣî·lê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">He rescued me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5794.htm" title="5794: ‘āz (Adj-ms) -- Strong, mighty, fierce. From azaz; strong, vehement, harsh.">from my powerful</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: mê·’ō·yə·ḇî (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">enemy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: miś·śō·nə·’ay (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">from foes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: ’ā·mə·ṣū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">too mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">for me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.…<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/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7</a></span><br />Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Psalm 144:11</a></span><br />Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></span><br />Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">Psalm 138:7</a></span><br />If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-19.htm">Isaiah 59:19</a></span><br />So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a></span><br />They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-30.htm">Exodus 14:30</a></span><br />That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-39.htm">Deuteronomy 32:39</a></span><br />See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37</a></span><br />David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-29.htm">2 Chronicles 20:29</a></span><br />And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-19.htm">Job 5:19</a></span><br />He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></span><br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-15.htm">John 17:15</a></span><br />I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.</p><p class="hdg">delivered</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</a></b></br> And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day <i>that</i> the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-7.htm">Psalm 3:7</a></b></br> Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies <i>upon</i> the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Psalm 56:9</a></b></br> When I cry <i>unto thee</i>, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God <i>is</i> for me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-8.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-19.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-6.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">Mightier</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-14.htm">Stronger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-20.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/job/5-19.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-33.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-44.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-20.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Mightier</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-20.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">Stronger</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'; 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Throughout the Psalms and historical books, God is depicted as a rescuer and savior. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises protection and deliverance. The concept of rescue is also a type of Christ, who is the ultimate rescuer of humanity from sin and death.<p><b>from my powerful enemy</b><br>David often faced formidable enemies, including King Saul, the Philistines, and other surrounding nations. The term "powerful enemy" can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual adversaries, such as sin and Satan. In the broader biblical narrative, this reflects the ongoing battle between good and evil, where God intervenes on behalf of His people.<p><b>from foes too mighty for me</b><br>This acknowledges human limitations and the need for divine intervention. David's recognition of his own inability to overcome his enemies without God's help is a testament to his humility and faith. This phrase can be connected to the New Testament teaching that believers are to rely on God's strength rather than their own (e.g., <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>). It also foreshadows the ultimate victory of Christ over the forces of evil, which are too mighty for humanity to conquer alone.<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 deliverance, David is reflecting on God's faithfulness in rescuing him from his enemies throughout his life, including King Saul and other adversaries.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies/foes.htm">Enemies/Foes</a></b><br>These are the adversaries that David faced, who were often more powerful than he was. They represent the physical and spiritual battles that believers face.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>The central event in this verse is God's intervention to rescue David from his enemies, highlighting God's power and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_deliverance.htm">God's Sovereignty in Deliverance</a></b><br>God is sovereign and powerful, able to rescue us from any situation, no matter how dire it seems. Just as He delivered David, He can deliver us from our own "powerful enemies," whether they are physical, emotional, or spiritual.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>David's acknowledgment of his enemies being "too strong" for him is a reminder of our need to depend on God rather than our own strength. In our battles, we must rely on God's power and not our own abilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The verse serves as a reminder of the spiritual battles we face. We must equip ourselves with the armor of God, as described in <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>, to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_and_gratitude.htm">Praise and Gratitude</a></b><br>Like David, we should respond to God's deliverance with praise and gratitude. Recognizing God's hand in our lives should lead us to worship and thank Him continually.<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_does_psalm_18_differ_from_103.htm">Why do the descriptions of God's power in Psalm 18 seem inconsistent with passages portraying His more gentle attributes (e.g., Psalm 103)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_comfort_grief.htm">How does God provide deliverance from troubles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_18_20-24_align_with_2_sam_11.htm">How does David's claim of righteousness in Psalm 18:20-24 align with accounts of his moral failures elsewhere in Scripture (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-18.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">He rescued me</span><br /><span class="heb">יַצִּילֵ֕נִי</span> <span class="translit">(yaṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּֽנִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my powerful</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֑ז</span> <span class="translit">(‘āz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5794.htm">Strong's 5794: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strong, vehement, harsh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enemy,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֹיְבִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·yə·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from my foes,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשֹּׂ֣נְאַ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(miś·śō·nə·’ay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were too mighty for me.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמְצ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mə·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be stout, strong, bold, alert</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-18.htm">2 Samuel 22:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-18.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:18 He delivered me from my strong enemy (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:19" /></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>