2 Samuel 22:4 “I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be…”

2 Samuel 22:4

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

World English Bible

I call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.

American Standard Version

I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Geneva Bible 1599

I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praysed: so shall I be safe from mine enemies.

Darby Translation

I will call upon Jehovah, who is to be praised; So shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Young's Literal Translation

The Praised One, I call Jehovah: And from mine enemies I am saved.

Bible in Basic English

I will send up my cry to the Lord, who is to be praised; so will I be made safe from those who are against me.

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Cross references

“I will”

Psalm 116:2 Psalm 116:4 Psalm 116:13 Psalm 116:17

Psalm 116:2 · BSB

Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.

Psalm 116:4 · BSB

Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”

Psalm 116:13 · BSB

I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.

Psalm 116:17 · BSB

I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.

“worthy”

Psalm 18:3 Revelation 5:12 Nehemiah 9:5 Psalm 66:2 Psalm 106:2 Psalm 148:1–4

Psalm 18:3 · BSB

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

Revelation 5:12 · BSB

In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Nehemiah 9:5 · BSB

Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be e…

Psalm 66:2 · BSB

Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.

Psalm 106:2 · BSB

Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?

Psalm 148:1–4 · BSB

Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.

“so”

Romans 10:13 Psalm 34:6 Psalm 50:15 Psalm 55:16 Psalm 56:9 Psalm 57:1–3

Romans 10:13 · BSB

for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Psalm 34:6 · BSB

This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.

Psalm 50:15 · BSB

Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Psalm 55:16 · BSB

But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.

Psalm 56:9 · BSB

Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.

Psalm 57:1–3 · BSB

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.

Also

Psalm 48:1 Psalm 96:4

Psalm 48:1 · BSB

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.

Psalm 96:4 · BSB

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.

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

In context

3My 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.

5For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me.

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