2 Samuel 22:1-51 NET

[1] David sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. [2] He said: "The LORD is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. [3] My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, my stronghold, my refuge, my savior. You save me from violence! [4] I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies. [5] The waves of death engulfed me; the currents of chaos overwhelmed me. [6] The ropes of Sheol tightened around me; the snares of death trapped me. [7] In my distress I called to the LORD; I called to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help. [8] The earth heaved and shook; the foundations of the sky trembled. They heaved because he was angry. [9] Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals. [10] He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet. [11] He mounted a winged angel and flew; he glided on the wings of the wind. [12] He shrouded himself in darkness, in thick rain clouds. [13] From the brightness in front of him came coals of fire. [14] The LORD thundered from the sky; the Most High shouted loudly. [15] He shot arrows and scattered them, lightning and routed them. [16] The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by the LORD's battle cry, by the powerful breath from his nose. [17] He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water. [18] He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me. [19] They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD helped me. [20] He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me. [21] The LORD repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior. [22] For I have obeyed the LORD's commands; I have not rebelled against my God. [23] For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules. [24] I was blameless before him; I kept myself from sinning. [25] The LORD rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior. [26] You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent. [27] You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse. [28] You deliver oppressed people, but you watch the proud and bring them down. [29] Indeed, you are my lamp, LORD. The LORD illumines the darkness around me. [30] Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army; by my God's power I can jump over a wall. [31] The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the LORD's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him. [32] Indeed, who is God besides the LORD? Who is a protector besides our God? [33] The one true God is my mighty refuge; he removes the obstacles in my way. [34] He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. [35] He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow. [36] You give me your protective shield; your willingness to help enables me to prevail. [37] You widen my path; my feet do not slip. [38] I chase my enemies and destroy them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out. [39] I wipe them out and beat them to death; they cannot get up; they fall at my feet. [40] You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me. [41] You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me. [42] They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the LORD, but he does not answer them. [43] I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground; I crush them and stomp them like clay in the streets. [44] You rescue me from a hostile army; you preserve me as a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects. [45] Foreigners are powerless before me; when they hear of my exploits, they submit to me. [46] Foreigners lose their courage; they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds. [47] The LORD is alive! My Protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king! [48] The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me. [49] He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men. [50] So I will give you thanks, O LORD, before the nations! I will sing praises to you. [51] He gives his king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!"