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You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and delivers me from my enemies. You hold me safe beyond the reach of my enemies; you save me from violent opponents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />who brought me out from my enemies; you exalted me above those who rose against me; you delivered me from men of violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who also brings me out from my enemies; You also raise me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who also brings me out from my enemies; You even lift me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who also brings me out from my enemies; Thou dost even lift me above those who rise up against me; Thou dost rescue me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who also brings me out from my enemies; You even lift me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who also brings me out from my enemies. You even lift me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my adversaries; you rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my adversaries; You rescue me from violent men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You protected me from violent enemies, and you made me much greater than all of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me: thou deliverest me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He frees me from my enemies. You lift me up above my opponents. You rescue me from violent people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and saves me from my foes. O LORD, you give me victory over my enemies and protect me from violent men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />delivering me from my enemies. You exalted me above those who rebelled against me, delivering me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />who brings me away from my enemies. Yes, you lift me up above those who rise up against me. You protect me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And that bringeth me forth from my enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />who brings me away from my enemies. Yes, you lift me up above those who rise up against me. You deliver me from the violent man. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And bringing me forth from my enemies, "" Indeed, You raise me up above my withstanders. You deliver me from a man of violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And bringing me forth from mine enemies, Yea, above my withstanders Thou raisest me up. From a man of violence Thou deliverest me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And bringing me out from mine enemies lifting me up from them rising up against me: From the man of violence thou wilt deliver 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 />Who bringest me forth from my enemies, and liftest me up from them that resist me: from the wicked man thou shalt deliver 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 leads me away from my enemies, and he lifts me up from those who resist me. You will free me from the iniquitous man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and helped me escape from my enemies, Truly you have exalted me above my adversaries, from the violent you have rescued me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who brought me out from my enemies; you exalted me above my adversaries, you delivered me from the violent.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And hast delivered me from my enemies; thou also hast exalted me over those who rose up against me; thou hast delivered me from wicked men.<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 delivers me from my enemies, and also over those who arose against me he has exalted me, and from evil men you shall save me!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies; Yea, Thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and bringing me out from my enemies: and thou shalt set me on high from among those that rise up against me: thou shalt deliver me from the violent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-49.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=7030" 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">48</span>the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me, <span class="reftext">49</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: ū·mō·w·ṣî·’î (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">who frees me from</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: mê·’ō·yə·ḇāy (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">my enemies.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: tə·rō·wm·mê·nî (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">You exalt me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: ū·miq·qā·may (Conj-w, Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">above my foes;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: taṣ·ṣî·lê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">You rescue me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2555.htm" title="2555: ḥă·mā·sîm (N-mp) -- Violence, wrong. From chamac; violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. Unjust gain.">from violent</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: mê·’îš (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men.</a> </span><span class="reftext">50</span>Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.…<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/18-47.htm">Psalm 18:47-48</a></span><br />the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, / who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-10.htm">Psalm 144:10</a></span><br />to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.<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="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, / who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Psalm 140:4</a></span><br />Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7</a></span><br />O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Psalm 59:9-10</a></span><br />I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress. / My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Psalm 54:7</a></span><br />For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-11.htm">Psalm 41:11</a></span><br />By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Psalm 27:6</a></span><br />Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-12.htm">Psalm 27:12</a></span><br />Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And that brings me forth from my enemies: you also have lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: you have delivered me from the violent man.</p><p class="hdg">thou also</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/5-12.htm">2 Samuel 5:12</a></b></br> And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8,9</a></b></br> Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/24-7.htm">Numbers 24:7,17-19</a></b></br> He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed <i>shall be</i> in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted… </p><p class="hdg">the violent</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Psalm 52:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Maschil, <i>A Psalm</i> of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God <i>endureth</i> continually.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-44.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-44.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/luke/22-48.htm">Deliverest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-47.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-46.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-44.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-48.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-34.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-4.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-34.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-8.htm">Violent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-12.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Deliverest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-13.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-5.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-4.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-9.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-14.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/ezra/6-11.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-7.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-49.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-4.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/job/5-21.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm">Violent</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>who frees me from my enemies</b><br>This phrase reflects David's acknowledgment of God's deliverance throughout his life. Historically, David faced numerous adversaries, including King Saul and foreign nations like the Philistines. The concept of God as a deliverer is a recurring theme in the Psalms and other biblical texts (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17</a>). It emphasizes God's sovereignty and faithfulness in protecting His chosen ones. This deliverance can also be seen as a type of Christ, who delivers believers from sin and spiritual enemies.<p><b>You exalt me above my foes</b><br>David recognizes that his victories and elevated status are due to God's intervention. This exaltation is not just military but also symbolic of God's favor and blessing. Biblically, God often exalts the humble and brings down the proud (<a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a>). David's rise from shepherd to king is a testament to God's ability to lift His servants above their adversaries. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's exaltation after His resurrection, where He is seated at the right hand of God, above all powers and authorities (<a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-21</a>).<p><b>You rescue me from violent men</b><br>David frequently encountered violence, from Saul's attempts on his life to battles with surrounding nations. The term "violent men" can refer to those who act unjustly or with malice, a common theme in the wisdom literature (e.g., <a href="/proverbs/3-31.htm">Proverbs 3:31</a>). God's rescue is both physical and spiritual, providing safety and peace. This deliverance is mirrored in the New Testament, where Jesus rescues believers from the ultimate violence of sin and death, offering eternal life and peace (<a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28</a>).<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 reflecting on God's deliverance throughout his life, particularly from his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies/foes.htm">Enemies/Foes</a></b><br>These refer to the various adversaries David faced, including King Saul, the Philistines, and other hostile nations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/v/violent_men.htm">Violent Men</a></b><br>This term highlights those who sought to harm David through aggression and violence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is portrayed as the deliverer and protector of David.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David was king, often facing threats from surrounding nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_deliverer.htm">God as Deliverer</a></b><br>God is our ultimate deliverer, just as He was for David. We can trust Him to rescue us from our adversaries, whether they are physical or spiritual.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/exaltation_by_god.htm">Exaltation by God</a></b><br>God exalts those who are humble and faithful. Like David, we should seek to live in a way that honors God, trusting Him to lift us up in due time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/protection_from_violence.htm">Protection from Violence</a></b><br>In a world filled with violence, God offers protection and peace. We should seek His refuge and rely on His strength in times of trouble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_and_gratitude.htm">Praise and Gratitude</a></b><br>David's response to God's deliverance was praise. We should cultivate a heart of gratitude, regularly acknowledging God's work in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as David faced physical enemies, we face spiritual battles. We must equip ourselves with God's Word and prayer to stand firm.<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/bible's_view_on_family_conflict.htm">What Old Testament prophecies predict the Messiah?</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/how_does_psalm_142_4_align_with_1_sam_22_2.htm">Psalm 142:4 shows David claiming no one cares for him--how does this reconcile with 1 Samuel 22:2, where he has loyal followers?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-49.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">who frees me from</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמוֹצִיאִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mō·w·ṣî·’î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my enemies.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֹֽיְבָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·yə·ḇāy)</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_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You exalt me</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּר֣וֹמְמֵ֔נִי</span> <span class="translit">(tə·rō·wm·mê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">above my foes;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִקָּמַי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miq·qā·may)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You rescue me</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּצִּילֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(taṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second 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 violent</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמָסִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mā·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2555.htm">Strong's 2555: </a> </span><span class="str2">Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:49 Who brings me away from my enemies (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-48.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:48"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:48" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-50.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:50"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:50" /></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>