2 Samuel 22:33

33 It is God who arms me with strength[a] and keeps my way secure.

2 Samuel 22:33 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
English Standard Version (ESV)
33 This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless.
New Living Translation (NLT)
33 God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect.
The Message Bible (MSG)
33 Is not this the God who armed me well, then aimed me in the right direction?
American Standard Version (ASV)
33 God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
33 God arms me with strength. His perfect way sets me free.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
33 God is my strong refuge; He makes my way perfect.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
33 God gives me strength for the battle. He makes my way perfect.

2 Samuel 22:33 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:33

God [is] my strength [and] power: and he maketh my way
perfect.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:32).

2 Samuel 22:33 In-Context

31 “As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
32 For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?
33 It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
34 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.
35 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Dead Sea Scrolls, some Septuagint manuscripts, Vulgate and Syriac (see also Psalm 18:32); Masoretic Text "who is my strong refuge"
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