2 Samuel 22:41

41 You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed my foes.

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2 Samuel 22:41 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
41 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.
English Standard Version (ESV)
41 You made my enemies turn their backs to me, those who hated me, and I destroyed them.
New Living Translation (NLT)
41 You placed my foot on their necks. I have destroyed all who hated me.
The Message Bible (MSG)
41 You made my enemies turn tail, and I wiped out the haters.
American Standard Version (ASV)
41 Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
41 You made my enemies turn their backs to me, and I destroyed those who hated me.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
41 You have made my enemies retreat before me; I annihilate those who hated me.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
41 You made them turn their backs and run away. So I destroyed my enemies.

2 Samuel 22:41 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:41

Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I
might destroy them that hate me.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:40).

2 Samuel 22:41 In-Context

39 I crushed them completely, and they could not rise; they fell beneath my feet.
40 You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.
41 You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed my foes.
42 They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but he did not answer.
43 I beat them as fine as the dust of the earth; I pounded and trampled them like mud in the streets.

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