2 Samuel 22:37
New International Version
You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.

New Living Translation
You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping.

English Standard Version
You gave a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip;

Berean Standard Bible
You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.

King James Bible
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.

New King James Version
You enlarged my path under me; So my feet did not slip.

New American Standard Bible
“You enlarge my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.

NASB 1995
“You enlarge my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.

NASB 1977
“Thou dost enlarge my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.

Legacy Standard Bible
You enlarge my steps under me, And my ankles have not given way.

Amplified Bible
“You enlarge my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.

Christian Standard Bible
You make a spacious place beneath me for my steps, and my ankles do not give way.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You widen a place beneath me for my steps, and my ankles do not give way.

American Standard Version
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; And my feet have not slipped.

Contemporary English Version
You clear the way for me, and now I won't stumble.

English Revised Version
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, and my feet have not slipped.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You make a wide path for me to walk on so that my feet do not slip.

Good News Translation
You have kept me from being captured, and I have never fallen.

International Standard Version
You've made room beneath me for my footsteps, and my feet didn't slip.

Majority Standard Bible
You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.

NET Bible
You widen my path; my feet do not slip.

New Heart English Bible
You have enlarged my steps under me. My feet have not slipped.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet have not slipped.

World English Bible
You have enlarged my steps under me. My feet have not slipped.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You enlarge my step under me, "" And my ankles have not slipped.

Young's Literal Translation
Thou enlargest my step under me, And mine ankles have not slidden.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou wilt enlarge my steps under me, And my joints were not unsteady.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt enlarge my steps under me: and my ankles shall not fail.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You will enlarge my steps under me, and my ankles will not fail.

New American Bible
You gave me room to stride; my feet never stumbled.

New Revised Standard Version
You have made me stride freely, and my feet do not slip;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, so that my feet did not slip.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You have enlarged my steps under me that my ankles would not be moved
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
so as to make room under me for my going, and my legs did not totter.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Song of Deliverance
36You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me. 37You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way. 38I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:36
You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.

Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Proverbs 4:12
When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Isaiah 26:7
The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.

Psalm 37:23-24
The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. / Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

Proverbs 3:6
in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Psalm 121:3
He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.

Isaiah 42:16
I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.

Psalm 91:11-12
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

Hebrews 12:13
Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.

Ephesians 6:15
and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

2 Corinthians 12:9
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.


Treasury of Scripture

You have enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.

enlarged

Psalm 4:1
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

Psalm 18:36
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

Proverbs 4:12
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

feet [heb] ankles

1 Samuel 2:9
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

Psalm 17:5
Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

Psalm 94:18
When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.

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2 Samuel 22
1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings














You broaden
The Hebrew root for "broaden" is "rachab," which means to make wide or enlarge. In the context of ancient warfare and travel, a broad path signifies safety and ease of movement. Spiritually, this broadening represents God's provision and protection, ensuring that the believer's journey is unhindered by obstacles. It reflects the divine intervention that removes barriers, allowing for a smoother path in life and faith.

the path beneath me
The "path" here, from the Hebrew "orach," signifies a way or course of life. In biblical times, paths were often treacherous, filled with potential dangers. The imagery of God broadening the path beneath the psalmist suggests a divine preparation and guidance, ensuring stability and direction. This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between the believer and God, where God actively participates in the journey of life, providing a secure foundation.

so that my ankles
The mention of "ankles" highlights human frailty and the need for divine support. In the Hebrew context, the ankle is symbolic of one's ability to stand and move forward. It represents the foundational strength required to walk the path of righteousness. This phrase underscores the idea that without God's intervention, human strength is insufficient to navigate life's challenges.

do not give way
The Hebrew root "ma'ad" means to slip or totter. This phrase conveys the assurance of stability and steadfastness provided by God. In a broader spiritual sense, it reflects the promise that God will uphold the believer, preventing them from falling into sin or despair. It is a testament to God's faithfulness in sustaining His people, ensuring that they remain firm in their faith and purpose.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You broaden
תַּרְחִ֥יב (tar·ḥîḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7337: To be or grow wide or large

the path
צַעֲדִ֖י (ṣa·‘ă·ḏî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6806: A pace, regular step

beneath me
תַּחְתֵּ֑נִי (taḥ·tê·nî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

so that my ankles
קַרְסֻלָּֽי׃ (qar·sul·lāy)
Noun - fdc | first person common singular
Strong's 7166: An ankle

do not
וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

give way.
מָעֲד֖וּ (mā·‘ă·ḏū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 4571: To slip, slide, totter, shake


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