2 Samuel 22:1

New International Reader's Version

David sang the words of this song to the Lord. He sang them when the Lord saved him from the power of all his enemies and of Saul.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:7

Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man! The Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘I anointed you king over Israel. I saved you from Saul.

2 Samuel 22:49

He sets me free from my enemies. You have honored me more than them. You have saved me from a man who wanted to hurt me.

1 Chronicles 16:7

That day was the first time David appointed Asaph and his helpers. He appointed them to give praise to the Lord with these words.

Psalm 34:19

The person who does what is right may have many troubles. But the Lord saves him from all of them.

Psalm 50:14

Bring me thank offerings, because I am your God. Carry out the promises you made to me, because I am the Most High God.

Exodus 15:1

Here is the song that Moses and the people of Israel sang to the Lord. They said, “I will sing to the Lord. He is greatly honored. He has thrown Pharaoh’s horses and chariot drivers into the Red Sea.

2 Corinthians 1:10

God has saved us from deadly dangers. And he will continue to do it. We have put our hope in him. He will continue to save us.

Deuteronomy 31:30

Moses spoke the words of this song from beginning to end. The whole community of Israel heard them. Here is what he said.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will save me from every evil attack. He will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Judges 5:1

On that day Deborah and Barak sang a song. Barak was the son of Abinoam. Here is what Deborah and Barak sang.

1 Samuel 23:14

Sometimes David stayed in places of safety in the desert. At other times he stayed in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul looked for him. But God didn’t hand David over to him.

1 Samuel 24:15

May the Lord be our judge. May he decide between us. May he consider my case and stand up for me. May he show that I’m not guilty of doing anything wrong. May he save me from you.”

1 Samuel 25:29

Someone may chase you and try to kill you. But the Lord your God will keep your life safe like a treasure hidden in a bag. And he’ll destroy your enemies. Their lives will be thrown away, just as a stone is thrown from a sling.

1 Samuel 26:24

Today I thought your life had great value. In the same way, may the Lord think of my life as having great value. May he save me from all trouble.”

1 Samuel 27:1

David thought, “Some day Saul will destroy me. So the best thing I can do is escape. I’ll go to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop looking for me everywhere in Israel. His hand won’t be able to reach me.”