2 Samuel 22:5

5 The waves of death were all around me; the waves of destruction rolled over me.

2 Samuel 22:5 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:5

When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly
men made me afraid.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:4).

2 Samuel 22:5 In-Context

3 My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe. He is my savior; he protects me and saves me from violence.
4 I call to the Lord, and he saves me from my enemies. Praise the Lord!
5 The waves of death were all around me; the waves of destruction rolled over me.
6 The danger of death was around me, and the grave set its trap for me.
7 In my trouble I called to the Lord; I called to my God for help. In his temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.