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2 Samuel 22:5

World English Bible

For the waves of death surrounded me.
The floods of ungodliness made me afraid.

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2 Samuel 22:5 in other translations

For the waves of death compassed me; The floods of ungodliness made me afraid:

2 Samuel 22:5 · American Standard Version

2 Samuel 22:5 in context

  1. 3God is my rock in whom I take refuge;
    my shield, and the horn of my salvation,
    my high tower, and my refuge.
    My savior, you save me from violence.
  2. 4I call on Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised;
    So shall I be saved from my enemies.
  3. 5For the waves of death surrounded me.
    The floods of ungodliness made me afraid.
  4. 6The cords of Sheol were around me.
    The snares of death caught me.
  5. 7In 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.