New Living Translation
2 Samuel 22:33
33God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect.
2 Samuel 22:33 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
- New International Version (NIV)It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
- English Standard Version (ESV)This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless.
- New King James Version (NKJV)God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect.
Context of 2 Samuel 22:33
31“God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. 32For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect. 34He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights. 35He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.
Read all of 2 Samuel 222 Samuel 22:33 word by word
הָאֵ֥ל מָעוּזִּ֖י חָ֑יִל וַיַּתֵּ֥ר תָּמִ֖ים דַּרְכִּֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for 2 Samuel 22:33
- Exodus 15:2The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him— my father’s God, and I will exalt him!
- Psalms 18:32God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect.
- Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
- Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
- Psalms 31:4Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in you alone.
- Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
- Isaiah 41:10Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
- Zechariah 10:12By my power I will make my people strong, and by my authority they will go wherever they wish. I, the Lord, have spoken!”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
- Ephesians 6:10A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
- Philippians 4:13For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
- Hebrews 13:21may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
- Deuteronomy 18:13But you must be blameless before the Lord your God.
- Job 22:3Is it any advantage to the Almighty if you are righteous? Would it be any gain to him if you were perfect?
- Psalms 101:2I will be careful to live a blameless life— when will you come to help me? I will lead a life of integrity in my own home.
- Psalms 119:1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord.
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 22:33
In the dictionaries
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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