What does 2 Samuel 22:6 mean?

2 Samuel 22:6 highlights themes such as fear, death, trouble when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 22:6 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

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.

8Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.

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