2 Samuel 22:5

5 "The waves of death were all around me. A destroying flood swept 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 rock. I go to him for safety. He is like a shield to me. He's the power that saves me. He's my place of safety. I go to him for help. He's my Savior. He saves me from those who want to hurt me.
4 I call out to the Lord. He is worthy of praise. He saves me from my enemies.
5 "The waves of death were all around me. A destroying flood swept over me.
6 The ropes of the grave were tight around me. Death set its trap in front of me.
7 When I was in trouble I called out to the Lord. I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice. My cry for help reached his ears.
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