2 Samuel 22:31–37

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 way blameless.

34 He made my feet like the feet of a deer

and set me secure on the heights.

35 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

36 You have given me the shield of your salvation,

and your gentleness made me great.

37 You gave a wide place for my steps under me,

and my feet did not slip;

31 As for God, his way is perfect;

The word of the Lord is tried:

He is a buckler to all them that trust in him.

32 For who is God, save the Lord?

And who is a rock, save our God?

33 God is my strength and power:

And he maketh my way perfect.

34 He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet:

And setteth me upon my high places.

35 He teacheth my hands to war;

So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.

36 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation:

And thy gentleness hath made me great.

37 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me;

So that my feet did not slip.

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.

34 He makes me as surefooted as a deer,

enabling me to stand on mountain heights.

35 He trains my hands for battle;

he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.

36 You have given me your shield of victory;

your help has made me great.

37 You have made a wide path for my feet

to keep them from slipping.

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.

34 He makes my feet like the feet of deer,

And sets me on my high places.

35 He teaches my hands to make war,

So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

36 “You have also given me the shield of Your salvation;

Your gentleness has made me great.

37 You enlarged my path under me;

So my feet did not slip.

31 “The ways of God are without fault;

the Lord’s words are pure.

He is a shield to those who trust him.

32 Who is God? Only the Lord.

Who is the Rock? Only our God.

33 God is my protection.

He makes my way free from fault.

34 He makes me like a deer that does not stumble;

he helps me stand on the steep mountains.

35 He trains my hands for battle

so my arms can bend a bronze bow.

36 You protect me with your saving shield.

You have stooped to make me great.

37 You give me a better way to live,

so I live as you want me to.

31 As for God, his way is perfect:

The word of Jehovah is tried;

He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

32 For who is God, save Jehovah?

And who is a rock, save our God?

33 God is my strong fortress;

And he guideth the perfect in his way.

34 He maketh his feet like hinds’ feet,

And setteth me upon my high places.

35 He teacheth my hands to war,

So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.

36 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation;

And thy gentleness hath made me great.

37 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me;

And my feet have not slipped.

31 As for •God, his way is perfect; The word of Jehovah is tried: He is a shield to all that trust in him. 32 For who is •God, save Jehovah? And who is a rock, save our God? 33 •God is my strong fortress, And he maketh my way perfectly smooth. 34 He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, And setteth me upon my high places. 35 He teacheth my hands to war, And mine arms bend a bow of brass. 36 And thou didst give me the shield of thy salvation, And thy condescending gentleness hath made me great. 37 Thou enlargedst my steps under me; And mine ankles did not slip.

31 God’s way is perfect! 

The promise of the Lord has proven to be true. 

He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him. 

32 Who is God but the Lord? 

Who is a rock other than our God? 

33 God arms me with strength.

His perfect way sets me free. 

34 He makes my feet like those of a deer 

and gives me sure footing on high places. 

35 He trains my hands for battle 

so that my arms can bend an ⸤archer’s⸥ bow of bronze. 

36 You have given me the shield of your salvation. 

Your help makes me great. 

37 You make a wide path for me to walk on 

so that my feet do not slip. 

31 God—His way is perfect;

the word of the Lord is pure.

He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

32 For who is God besides the Lord?

And who is a rock? Only our God.

33 God is my strong refuge;

He makes my way perfect.

34 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer

and sets me securely on the heights.

35 He trains my hands for war;

my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

36 You have given me the shield of Your salvation;

Your help exalts me.

37 You widen a place beneath me for my steps,

and my ankles do not give way.

31 This God—his way is perfect;

the promise of the Lord proves true;

he is a shield for all who take refuge in him.

32 For who is God but the Lord?

And who is a rock except our God?

33 The God who has girded me with strength

has opened wide my path.

34 He made my feet like the feet of deer

and set me secure on the heights.

35 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

36 You have given me the shield of your salvation,

and your help has made me great.

37 You have made me stride freely,

and my feet do not slip;

31 This God, his way is blameless;

the promise of Yahweh is flawless.

He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.

32 For who is God apart from Yahweh?

And who is a rock apart from our God?

33 God is my strong refuge,

he has fully opened my way.

34 He makes my feet like a doe deer,

and on my high places he has set me.

35 He trains my hands for the war,

so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

36 You have given me the shield of your salvation;

your willingness to help has made me great.

37 You have broadened my steps beneath me;

my ankles have not wobbled.

31 “God’s way is perfect.

The word of the Lord doesn’t have any flaws.

He is like a shield

to all who go to him for safety.

32 Who is God except the Lord?

Who is the Rock except our God?

33 God gives me strength for the battle.

He makes my way perfect.

34 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer.

He helps me stand on the highest places.

35 He trains my hands to fight every battle.

My arms can bend a bow of bronze.

36 Lord, you are like a shield that keeps me safe.

You help me win the battle.

You bend down to make me great.

37 You give me a wide path to walk in

so that I don’t twist my ankles.

31 “As for God, His way is blameless;

The word of the Lord is tested;

He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

32 “For who is God, besides the Lord?

And who is a rock, besides our God?

33 “God is my strong fortress;

And He sets the blameless in His way.

34 “He makes my feet like hinds’ feet,

And sets me on my high places.

35 “He trains my hands for battle,

So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

36 “You have also given me the shield of Your salvation,

And Your help makes me great.

37 “You enlarge my steps under me,

And my feet have not slipped.