2 Samuel 22:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.”
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“He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.”
King James Version · Public Domain“He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And He bringeth me out to a large place, He draweth me out for He delighted in me.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 22:20 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 26:22He moved on from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Rehoboth and said, “At last the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.”
- 2 Samuel 15:26But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”
- 1 Chronicles 4:10And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.
- Psalms 22:8“He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”
- Psalms 31:8You have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open.
- Psalms 31:9Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well.
- Psalms 118:5In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.
- Psalms 147:11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
- Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
- Isaiah 42:1“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
- Hosea 4:16For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn heifer. Can the LORD now shepherd them like lambs in an open meadow?
- Matthew 3:17And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”
- Matthew 17:5While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
- Matthew 27:43He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
- Acts 2:32God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses.
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