2 Samuel 22:3 “My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of m…”

2 Samuel 22:3

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.

World English Bible

God is my rock in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge. My savior, you save me from violence.

American Standard Version

God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, thou savest me from violence.

Geneva Bible 1599

God is my strength, in him will I trust: my shielde, and the horne of my saluation, my hie tower and my refuge: my Sauiour, thou hast saued me from violence.

Darby Translation

God is my rock, in him will I trust — My shield, and the horn of my salvation, My high tower, and my refuge, My saviour: thou wilt save me from violence.

Young's Literal Translation

My God [is] my rock — I take refuge in Him; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, My high tower, and my refuge! My Saviour, from violence Thou savest me!

Bible in Basic English

My God, my Rock, in him will I put my faith; my breastplate, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my safe place; my saviour, who keeps me safe from the violent man.

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Cross references

“in him”

Hebrews 2:13

Hebrews 2:13 · BSB

And again: “I will put My trust in Him.” And once again: “Here am I, and the children God has given Me.”

“shield”

Proverbs 30:5 Genesis 15:1 Deuteronomy 33:29 Psalm 115:9–11 Psalm 3:3 Psalm 5:12

Proverbs 30:5 · BSB

Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Genesis 15:1 · BSB

After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

Deuteronomy 33:29 · BSB

Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”

Psalm 115:9–11 · BSB

O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Psalm 3:3 · BSB

But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

Psalm 5:12 · BSB

For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.

“the horn”

Luke 1:69 1 Samuel 2:1

Luke 1:69 · BSB

He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,

1 Samuel 2:1 · BSB

At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.

“my high”

Proverbs 18:10 Psalm 144:2 2 Samuel 22:51 Psalm 61:3

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Psalm 144:2 · BSB

He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

2 Samuel 22:51 · BSB

Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”

Psalm 61:3 · BSB

For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

“my refuge”

Psalm 9:9 Psalm 18:2 Psalm 46:11 Psalm 14:6 Psalm 59:16 Psalm 46:7

Psalm 9:9 · BSB

The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalm 18:2 · BSB

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 46:11 · BSB

The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Psalm 14:6 · BSB

You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed, yet the LORD is their shelter.

Psalm 59:16 · BSB

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.

Psalm 46:7 · BSB

The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

“my saviour”

Isaiah 12:2 Luke 1:71 Isaiah 45:21 Luke 1:47 Titus 3:4 Titus 3:6

Isaiah 12:2 · BSB

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.”

Luke 1:71 · BSB

salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,

Isaiah 45:21 · BSB

Speak up and present your case— yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; ther…

Luke 1:47 · BSB

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Titus 3:4 · BSB

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

Titus 3:6 · BSB

This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

“thou savest”

Psalm 55:9 Psalm 86:14 Psalm 140:4 2 Samuel 22:49 Psalm 72:14 Psalm 140:1

Psalm 55:9 · BSB

O Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city.

Psalm 86:14 · BSB

The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life; they have no regard for You.

Psalm 140:4 · BSB

Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.

2 Samuel 22:49 · BSB

who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.

Psalm 72:14 · BSB

He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.

Psalm 140:1 · BSB

Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,

Also

Jeremiah 16:19 Deuteronomy 32:37

Jeremiah 16:19 · BSB

O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at…

Deuteronomy 32:37 · BSB

He will say: “Where are their gods, the rock in which they took refuge,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.

4I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.

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