2 Samuel 22:48
New International Version
He is the God who avenges me, who puts the nations under me,

New Living Translation
He is the God who pays back those who harm me; he brings down the nations under me

English Standard Version
the God who gave me vengeance and brought down peoples under me,

Berean Standard Bible
the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me,

King James Bible
It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,

New King James Version
It is God who avenges me, And subdues the peoples under me;

New American Standard Bible
The God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down peoples under me,

NASB 1995
The God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down peoples under me,

NASB 1977
The God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down peoples under me,

Legacy Standard Bible
The God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down peoples under me,

Amplified Bible
“It is God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down [and disciplines] the peoples under me,

Christian Standard Bible
God—he grants me vengeance and casts down peoples under me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
God—He gives me vengeance and casts down peoples under me.

American Standard Version
Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And that bringeth down peoples under me,

Contemporary English Version
You took revenge for me, and you put nations in my power.

English Revised Version
Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, and bringeth down peoples under me,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
God gives me vengeance! He brings people under my authority.

Good News Translation
He gives me victory over my enemies; he subdues the nations under me

International Standard Version
The God who keeps on avenging me, subjugating people beneath me,

Majority Standard Bible
the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me,

NET Bible
The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me.

New Heart English Bible
even the God who executes vengeance for me, and subdues peoples under me,

Webster's Bible Translation
It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,

World English Bible
even the God who executes vengeance for me, who brings down peoples under me,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
God—who is giving vengeance to me, "" And bringing down peoples under me,

Young's Literal Translation
God -- who is giving vengeance to me, And bringing down peoples under me,

Smith's Literal Translation
The Strong One giving vengeance to me, And bringing down peoples under me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
God who giveth me revenge, and bringest down people under me,

Catholic Public Domain Version
God gives me vindication, and he casts down the peoples under me.

New American Bible
O God who granted me vindication, subdued peoples under me,

New Revised Standard Version
the God who gave me vengeance and brought down peoples under me,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thou art the God who has given me vengeance and hast brought down the peoples under me

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
God who has given to me vengeance he has subjected the nations under me
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And bringeth down peoples under me,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord who avenges me is strong, chastening the nations under me,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Song of Deliverance
47The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted— 48the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me, 49who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:47
the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me,

Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”

Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Hebrews 10:30
For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”

Psalm 94:1
O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth.

Nahum 1:2
The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.

Isaiah 63:4
For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come.

Jeremiah 51:56
For a destroyer is coming against her—against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full.

Psalm 58:10
The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

Psalm 79:10
Why should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants.

Revelation 6:10
And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”

Revelation 19:2
For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”

2 Thessalonians 1:6
After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

Isaiah 35:4
Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

Isaiah 61:2
to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,


Treasury of Scripture

It is God that avenges me, and that brings down the people under me.

avengeth me.

2 Samuel 18:19,31
Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies…

1 Samuel 25:30
And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;

Psalm 94:1
O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.

that bringeth

Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Psalm 144:2
My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

1 Corinthians 15:25
For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

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














the God
The Hebrew word for "God" here is "Elohim," a plural form that denotes majesty and power. This term emphasizes the sovereignty and supreme authority of God over all creation. In the context of David's song of praise, it highlights the personal relationship David has with the Almighty, who is not just a distant deity but an active participant in his life. This reflects the conservative Christian belief in a personal God who is intimately involved in the lives of His people.

who avenges me
The Hebrew root for "avenges" is "naqam," which means to take vengeance or to vindicate. This word underscores God's role as a just judge who rights wrongs and defends His people. In the historical context, David often faced enemies who sought his harm, and he attributes his deliverance to God's intervention. This aligns with the conservative Christian understanding that God is the ultimate source of justice and that believers can trust Him to defend and vindicate them in His perfect timing.

and brings down
The phrase "brings down" comes from the Hebrew "yarad," meaning to cause to descend or to subdue. This action signifies God's power to humble the proud and to bring low those who exalt themselves against His anointed. It reflects the biblical theme of God's opposition to the proud and His favor towards the humble, as seen throughout Scripture. For conservative Christians, this serves as a reminder of God's sovereign control over the affairs of nations and individuals.

nations
The Hebrew word "goyim" is used here, referring to peoples or nations. In the ancient Near Eastern context, nations often represented formidable powers and threats to Israel. David's acknowledgment of God bringing nations beneath him speaks to the historical reality of Israel's victories over surrounding enemies, which were attributed to divine intervention. This resonates with the conservative Christian view of God's providential hand in history, guiding and protecting His chosen people.

beneath me
The phrase "beneath me" indicates a position of subjugation or defeat. In the context of David's reign, it signifies the establishment of his kingdom and the peace that followed his military victories. This imagery of subjugation is consistent with the biblical narrative of God's promise to David of a lasting dynasty and the eventual coming of the Messiah, who would reign over all. For conservative Christians, this points to the ultimate victory of Christ over all powers and authorities, fulfilling God's redemptive plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the God
הָאֵ֕ל (hā·’êl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty

who avenges
הַנֹּתֵ֥ן (han·nō·ṯên)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

me
לִ֑י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

and brings down
וּמוֹרִ֥יד (ū·mō·w·rîḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend

nations
עַמִּ֖ים (‘am·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

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


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