2 Samuel 22:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

I will call on the Lord who is worthy to be praised - i:e., who is a Being of transcendent excellence.

So shall I be saved from mine enemies. Some, taking the future for the past, translate the verse, 'I did call upon the Lord, so I was saved.' This translation is certainly more in accordance than that in our version with the whole drift of the song, which is a tribute of thanksgiving for mercies received. The connection between this and the preceding clauses is formed by the bond of faith. Any one who calls on the Lord must come, "believing that He is, and that He is the bountiful Rewarder of all them that diligently seek Him;" and thus, through his faith in the power and willingness of the Lord to deliver him, he will obtain that blessing.

2 Samuel 22:4

4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.