2 Samuel 22:33 “God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear.”

2 Samuel 22:33

God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.

World English Bible

God is my strong fortress. He makes my way perfect.

American Standard Version

God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way.

Geneva Bible 1599

God is my strength in battel, and maketh my way vpright.

Darby Translation

God is my strong fortress, And he maketh my way perfectly smooth.

Young's Literal Translation

God — my bulwark, [my] strength, And He maketh perfect my way;

Bible in Basic English

God puts a strong band about me, guiding me in a straight way.

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Cross references

“strength”

Ephesians 6:10 Psalm 27:1 Isaiah 41:10 Philippians 4:13 Psalm 46:1 2 Corinthians 12:9

Ephesians 6:10 · BSB

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Psalm 27:1 · BSB

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

Isaiah 41:10 · BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Philippians 4:13 · BSB

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Psalm 46:1 · BSB

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

2 Corinthians 12:9 · BSB

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.

“my way”

Hebrews 13:21

Hebrews 13:21 · BSB

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

“perfect”

Psalm 119:1 Psalm 101:6 Deuteronomy 18:13 Job 22:3 Psalm 101:2

Psalm 119:1 · BSB

Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.

Psalm 101:6 · BSB

My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.

Deuteronomy 18:13 · BSB

You must be blameless before the LORD your God.

Job 22:3 · BSB

Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless?

Psalm 101:2 · BSB

I will ponder the way that is blameless— when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart.

Also

Psalm 31:3–4 2 Samuel 22:2

Psalm 31:3–4 · BSB

For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.

2 Samuel 22:2 · BSB

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

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

In context

32For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?

34He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.

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