2 Samuel 22:41

41 You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed my foes.

2 Samuel 22:41 in Other Translations

KJV
41 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.
ESV
41 You made my enemies turn their backs to me, those who hated me, and I destroyed them.
NLT
41 You placed my foot on their necks. I have destroyed all who hated me.
MSG
41 You made my enemies turn tail, and I wiped out the haters.
CSB
41 You have made my enemies retreat before me; I annihilate those who hated me.

2 Samuel 22:41 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:41

Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I
might destroy them that hate me.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:40).

2 Samuel 22:41 In-Context

39 I crushed them completely, and they could not rise; they fell beneath my feet.
40 You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.
41 You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed my foes.
42 They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but he did not answer.
43 I beat them as fine as the dust of the earth; I pounded and trampled them like mud in the streets.

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