31 "As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. 32 For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? 33 It is God who arms me with strength
31 This God-- his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. 32 "For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? 33 This God is my strong refuge and has made my
31 What a God! His road stretches straight and smooth. Every God-direction is road-tested. Everyone who runs toward him Makes it. 32 Is there any god like God? Are we not at bedrock? 33 Is not this the God who armed me well, then aimed me in the right direction?
31 As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. 32 "For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? 33 God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect.
31 "God's way is perfect. All the Lord 's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. 32 For who is God except the Lord ? Who but our God is a solid rock? 33 God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:31-33
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David's psalm of thanksgiving.
This chapter is a psalm of praise; we find it afterwards nearly as 2 Timothy 4:18. Those who receive signal mercies from God, ought to give him the glory. In the day that God delivered David, he sang this song. While the mercy is fresh, and we are most affected with it, let the thank-offering be brought, to be kindled with the fire of that affection. All his joys and hopes close, as all our hopes should do, in the great Redeemer.