2 Samuel 22:51

KJV1611 – Modern English

He is the tower of salvation for his king: and shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his offspring forevermore.

Additional Resources

Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    He gives great victories to his king and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Great{H4024} deliverance{H3444} giveth he to his king,{H4428} And showeth{H6213} lovingkindness{H2617} to his anointed,{H4899} To David{H1732} and to his seed,{H2233} for{H5704} evermore.{H5769}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    He is the tower{H4024}{(H8675)}{H1431}{(H8688)} of salvation{H3444} for his king{H4428}: and sheweth{H6213}{(H8802)} mercy{H2617} to his anointed{H4899}, unto David{H1732}, and to his seed{H2233} for{H5704} evermore{H5769}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Which doth greate health for his kynge, & sheweth mercy vnto Dauid his anoynted, and to his sede for euermore.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    He is the tower of saluation for his King, and sheweth mercie to his anointed, euen to Dauid, and to his seede for euer.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    He is the towre of saluation for his king, and dealeth mercyfully with his annoynted: euen with Dauid, and with his seede for euermore.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    [He is] the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Great deliverance gives he to his king, Shows loving kindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, forevermore.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Magnifying the salvations of His king, And doing loving-kindness to His anointed, To David, and to his seed -- unto the age!'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, forevermore."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    He gives his king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!”

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 144:10 : 10 It is he that gives salvation to kings: who delivers David his servant from the hurtful sword.
  • 2 Sam 7:12-13 : 12 And when your days are fulfilled, and you shall rest with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, which shall come out of your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
  • Ps 18:50 : 50 Great deliverance he gives to his king; and shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his descendants forevermore.
  • Ps 89:20 : 20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him:
  • Ps 89:29 : 29 His seed also I will make to endure forever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
  • Ps 89:36 : 36 His seed shall endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me.
  • Ps 91:2 : 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God, in whom I will trust.
  • Ps 89:24 : 24 But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him, and in my name his horn shall be exalted.
  • Ps 89:26 : 26 He shall cry to me, You are my Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
  • Ps 21:1 : 1 The king shall rejoice in your strength, O LORD; and in your salvation, how greatly shall he rejoice!
  • Ps 48:3 : 3 God is known in her palaces as a refuge.
  • 2 Sam 22:2 : 2 And he said, The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer;
  • Ps 3:3 : 3 But you, O LORD, are a shield for me; my glory and the lifter of my head.
  • Jer 30:9 : 9 But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.
  • Luke 1:31-33 : 31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a son, and shall call His name JESUS. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.
  • Rev 11:15 : 15 And the seventh angel sounded, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Ps 18:49-50
    2 verses
    92%

    49 Therefore I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.

    50 Great deliverance he gives to his king; and shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his descendants forevermore.

  • Ps 144:10
    77%

    10 It is he that gives salvation to kings: who delivers David his servant from the hurtful sword.

  • Ps 89:28-29
    2 verses
    76%

    28 My mercy I will keep for him forevermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.

    29 His seed also I will make to endure forever, and his throne as the days of heaven.

  • 2 Sam 22:50
    75%

    50 Therefore I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the nations, and I will sing praises to your name.

  • Ps 61:7
    75%

    7 He shall abide before God forever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

  • Ps 21:1
    74%

    1 The king shall rejoice in your strength, O LORD; and in your salvation, how greatly shall he rejoice!

  • Ps 28:8-9
    2 verses
    74%

    8 The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

    9 Save your people, and bless your inheritance; feed them also, and lift them up forever.

  • Ps 136:21-23
    3 verses
    74%

    21 And gave their land as a heritage: for his mercy endures forever:

    22 Even a heritage to Israel his servant: for his mercy endures forever.

    23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endures forever:

  • 2 Chr 6:42
    74%

    42 O LORD God, do not turn away the face of your anointed: remember the mercies of David your servant.

  • 2 Sam 22:2-3
    2 verses
    74%

    2 And he said, The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer;

    3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.

  • Ps 132:10-11
    2 verses
    73%

    10 For Your servant David's sake, do not turn away the face of Your anointed.

    11 The LORD has sworn in truth to David; He will not turn from it: Of the fruit of your body I will set upon your throne.

  • Ps 136:17-18
    2 verses
    73%

    17 To him who struck great kings: for his mercy endures forever:

    18 And killed famous kings: for his mercy endures forever:

  • Ps 89:36
    73%

    36 His seed shall endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me.

  • 1 Chr 17:14
    73%

    14 But I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom forever: and his throne shall be established forevermore.

  • Ps 117:2
    73%

    2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD.

  • Luke 1:69
    73%

    69 And has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,

  • 1 Kgs 2:45
    73%

    45 And King Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord forever.

  • Acts 13:34
    73%

    34 And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said this way, I will give you the sure mercies of David.

  • Ps 118:29
    73%

    29 Oh give thanks to the LORD; for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.

  • Isa 16:5
    72%

    5 And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit on it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hastening righteousness.

  • Ps 31:21
    72%

    21 Blessed be the LORD, for he has shown me his marvelous kindness in a strong city.

  • Ps 21:5
    72%

    5 His glory is great in your salvation: honor and majesty have you laid upon him.

  • Prov 20:28
    72%

    28 Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by mercy.

  • 1 Chr 16:34
    72%

    34 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures forever.

  • Ps 118:2
    72%

    2 Let Israel now say, that His mercy endures forever.

  • Ps 89:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.

    2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up forever; your faithfulness you shall establish in the very heavens.

  • 2 Sam 7:16
    72%

    16 And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you: your throne shall be established forever.

  • Ps 144:2
    71%

    2 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdues my people under me.

  • Ps 20:6
    71%

    6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

  • Ps 91:16
    71%

    16 With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation.

  • Ps 122:5
    71%

    5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

  • 1 Chr 17:12
    71%

    12 He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever.

  • 1 Kgs 3:6
    71%

    6 And Solomon said, You have shown to your servant David my father great mercy, as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you; and you have kept for him this great kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.

  • 1 Chr 29:10
    71%

    10 Therefore David blessed the LORD before all the assembly: and David said, Blessed are You, LORD God of Israel our Father, forever and ever.

  • Ps 85:7
    71%

    7 Show us Your mercy, O LORD, and grant us Your salvation.

  • 2 Sam 5:12
    71%

    12 And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

  • Ps 136:4
    71%

    4 To him who alone does great wonders: for his mercy endures forever.

  • Ps 89:49
    71%

    49 Lord, where are your former lovingkindnesses, which you swore to David in your truth?

  • 2 Sam 22:47
    71%

    47 The LORD lives; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.

  • Ps 146:10
    71%

    10 The LORD shall reign forever, your God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise the LORD.

  • Ps 89:4
    71%

    4 Your seed I will establish forever, and build up your throne to all generations. Selah.