2 Samuel 22:28
2 Samuel 22:28 in Multiple Translations
You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down.
And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.
And the afflicted people thou wilt save; But thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.
For you are the saviour of those who are in trouble; but your eyes are on men of pride, to make them low.
You save the humble, but your eyes watch the proud to bring them down.
Thus thou wilt saue the poore people: but thine eyes are vpon the hautie to humble them.
And the poor people Thou dost save, And Thine eyes on the high causest to fall.
You will save the afflicted people, but your eyes are on the arrogant, that you may bring them down.
And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thy eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.
And the poor people thou wilt save: and with thy eyes thou wilt humble the haughty.
You rescue those who are humble, but you watch [MTY] those who are proud and humiliate them.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:28
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2 Samuel 22:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
עַ֥ם
עָנִ֖י
תּוֹשִׁ֑יעַ
וְ/עֵינֶ֖י/ךָ
עַל
רָמִ֥ים
תַּשְׁפִּֽיל
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
עָנִ֖י
ʻânîy
H6041
afflicted
Adj
תּוֹשִׁ֑יעַ
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
וְ/עֵינֶ֖י/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Conj | N-cd | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
רָמִ֥ים
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Qal
תַּשְׁפִּֽיל
shâphêl
H8213
to abase
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:28
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
עָנִ֖י
ʻânîy
H6041
"afflicted"
Adj
This word describes someone who is depressed, humble, or weak, often due to difficult circumstances, as described in the Psalms and other biblical books.
Definition: 1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched 1a) poor, needy 1b) poor and weak 1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched 1d) humble, lowly
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: afflicted, humble, lowly, needy, poor. See also: Exodus 22:24; Psalms 88:16; Psalms 9:13.
תּוֹשִׁ֑יעַ
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
וְ/עֵינֶ֖י/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Conj | N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
רָמִ֥ים
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Qal
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
תַּשְׁפִּֽיל
shâphêl
H8213
"to abase"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
To humble or abase oneself, to lower one's expectations or pride. In the Bible, it can mean to bring someone or something down, like in Proverbs 29:23, where a person's pride is humbled.
Definition: 1) to be or become low, sink, be humbled, be abased 1a) (Qal) to be or become low 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to lay or bring low, humiliate 1b2) to set in a lower place, show abasement 1b3) to make low, sit down
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: abase, bring (cast, put) down, debase, humble (self), be (bring, lay, make, put) low(-er). See also: 1 Samuel 2:7; Isaiah 2:17; Psalms 18:28.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:28
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- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Samuel 22:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:28
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:28
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:28
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:28
Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
26To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;
27to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd.
28You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down.
29For You, O LORD, are my lamp; the LORD lights up my darkness. 30For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 72:12–13 | For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. |
| 2 | Isaiah 5:15 | So mankind will be brought low, and each man humbled; the arrogant will lower their eyes. |
| 3 | James 4:6–7 | But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. |
| 4 | Isaiah 2:17 | So the pride of man will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day, |
| 5 | Exodus 3:7–8 | The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. |
| 6 | Isaiah 2:11–12 | The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted— it will be humbled— |
| 7 | Psalms 12:5 | “For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.” |
| 8 | Psalms 140:12 | I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy. |
| 9 | Isaiah 37:28–29 | But I know your sitting down, your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me. Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’ |
| 10 | 1 Peter 5:5–6 | Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. |
2 Samuel 22:28 Summary
[This verse tells us that God helps people who are struggling and saves them from their troubles, like it says in Psalm 107:13-16. He also watches over people who think they are better than others and brings them down to size, because He hates pride, as seen in Proverbs 16:5. This means we can trust God to take care of us and to make things right, even when it seems like the proud and powerful are getting away with things. We can be humble and rely on Him, knowing that He is our helper and our deliverer, as mentioned in Hebrews 4:16.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when it says God saves an afflicted people?
This means that God is a deliverer who rescues those who are struggling or oppressed, as seen in Psalm 34:17-18, where it says He saves the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Why are God's eyes on the haughty to bring them down?
God's eyes are on the haughty to bring them down because He opposes the proud, as stated in James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5, and He desires humility in His people, as seen in Proverbs 22:4.
How does this verse relate to my everyday life?
This verse reminds us that God is always at work, delivering the afflicted and humbling the proud, as seen in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where Paul talks about God's strength in weakness, and we can trust Him to work in our lives in a similar way.
Is this verse saying that God only helps certain people?
No, this verse is saying that God has a special concern for the afflicted and oppressed, as seen in Psalm 140:12, but it does not mean He only helps certain people, as Romans 2:11 says God shows no favoritism.
Reflection Questions
- How have I seen God save and deliver afflicted people in my life or in the lives of others?
- What are some ways I can humble myself before God, recognizing His opposition to the proud?
- How can I trust God to work in my life, even when I am struggling or feeling oppressed?
- What does it mean for me to be faithful and blameless before God, as mentioned in the surrounding verses, such as 2 Samuel 22:26?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:28
And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes [are] upon the haughty, [that] thou mayest bring [them] down. [See comments on Psalms 18:27].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:28
And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:28
(28) Thine eyes are upon the haughty.—More briefly, but in more common form, the psalm, “wilt bring down high looks.”
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:28
28. thine eyes, &c.] Thine eyes are against the haughty, whom thou bringest low. In Psalms 18:27 a more usual phrase is found: “haughty eyes dost thou bring low.” Cp. Isaiah 2:11-12; Isaiah 2:17. the afflicted people] The Heb. words for poor or afflicted and for humble are closely connected; and as afflicted is here contrasted with haughty, it may be understood to mean those who through the discipline of suffering have learnt humility. Cp. Luke 6:20 with Matthew 5:3.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:28
28. People of affliction — Families or nations bowed down under oppression or beset with foes.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:28
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(Revelation - Part 6): Reign of Christ a Divine Imperative by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of the world and the need for deliverance from oppression and sin. He emphasizes the importance of a perfect leader who can |
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Just Vessels by Jackie Pullinger | This sermon emphasizes the importance of ministering to the poor, highlighting how God chooses the weak and needy to shame the strong, and how reaching out to the poor can lead to |
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(The Lord - Merciful and Gracious) 4. the Needy When He Crieth by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of obeying God's laws and regulations, particularly in relation to treating others with kindness and compassion. He emphasizes |
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Full Reliance on God by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of full reliance on God, particularly for those in need. He encourages the needy to cry out to God directly rather than seeking help from fr |
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Pressed Beyond Measure by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the struggles of believers who feel pressed beyond measure, drawing parallels to biblical figures like Paul, Job, and David. He emphasizes that such trial |
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Hosea #4 Ch. 6 a Cake Not Turned by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Hosea, specifically chapter 6. He mentions that Hosea tends to shift subjects suddenly, so the first three verses of chapter 6 m |
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The Great Sin (Reading) by C.S. Lewis | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of pride and conceit in the Christian life. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing our need for repentance and seeking the Lord |