David's Psalm of Victory – King David – The Brick Bible

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David sang to Yahweh the words of this song when Yahweh rescued him from the power of all his enemies. He said: 'Yahweh is my stronghold, my rescuer.'

1 of 22 2 Samuel 22:1–2

'The waves of death engulfed me. The rivers of destruction terrified me.'

2 of 22 2 Samuel 22:5

'The ropes of Sheol ensnared me. The cords of death trapped me. In my distress I called out to Yahweh.'

3 of 22 2 Samuel 22:6

'From his temple he heard my voice. My cry reached his ears.'

4 of 22 2 Samuel 22:7

'He mounted a winged cherub and flew, gliding on the wings of the wind. Yahweh thundered from the sky. The Most High shouted loudly.'

5 of 22 2 Samuel 22:11, 14

'The earth heaved and shook because he was angry. Smoke rose from his nostrils.'

6 of 22 2 Samuel 22:8–9

'A devouring fire came from his mouth.'

7 of 22 2 Samuel 22:9

'From the brightness in front of him came coals of fire.'

8 of 22 2 Samuel 22:13

'He shot arrows and scattered them.'

9 of 22 2 Samuel 22:15

'He reached down from above and grabbed me. Yahweh rewarded me for my righteousness. He took notice of my blameless behavior.'

10 of 22 2 Samuel 22:17, 25

'He trains my arms for battle and my arms can bend a bronze bow.'

11 of 22 2 Samuel 22:35

'I chase my enemies and destroy them.'

12 of 22 2 Samuel 22:38

'I do not turn back until I exterminate them.'

13 of 22 2 Samuel 22:38

'I wipe them out and I strike them down.'

14 of 22 2 Samuel 22:39

'They cannot get up. They fall at my feet.'

15 of 22 2 Samuel 22:39

'You make my enemies kneel before me.'

16 of 22 2 Samuel 22:40

'I destroy those who hate me. They cry out, but there is no one to help them.'

17 of 22 2 Samuel 22:41–42

'They cry out to Yahweh, but he does not answer them.'

18 of 22 2 Samuel 22:42

'I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground.'

19 of 22 2 Samuel 22:43

'I crush them and stomp on them like mud in the streets.'

20 of 22 2 Samuel 22:43

'Exalted be the God who gives me vengeance and puts the other nations under me!'

21 of 22 2 Samuel 22:48

'Yahweh gives his king great victories. He shows faithful love to his anointed, to David and his heirs forever!'

22 of 22 2 Samuel 22:50–51

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