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2 Samuel 22:5 Meaning

When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid;

Context Explained

3The 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.

4I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

5When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid;

6The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;

7In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.

Key Themes

feardeliverancetrouble

Related Cross References

  • Psalm 69:1

    This verse echoes the theme of being overwhelmed by troubles.

Source: 2 Samuel 22:5