World English Bible
2 Samuel 22:5
“For the waves of death surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid.”
Verse in context — 2 Samuel 22
3
God, my rock, in him I will take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge. My savior, you save me from violence.
4
I will call on Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from my enemies.
5
For the waves of death surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid.
6
The cords of Sheol were around me. The snares of death caught me.
7
In my distress I called on Yahweh. Yes, I called to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry [came] into his ears.
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David’s reign as king, his triumphs and failures, and God’s covenant with him.
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