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I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.
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Verse 38 is found in chapter 22 of 2 Samuel. The poem concludes by celebrating that God equips David for battle, gives him strength, subdues his enemies, and establishes his greatness. Victory does not end in personal exaltation: David blesses the Lord and recognizes that God shows steadfast love to his anointed and his descendants. The reference to descendants connects the song with the promise of 2 Samuel 7. The poem functions as a theological interpretation of the reign: God is the ultimate source of victory and Davidic continuity.
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Compare 2 Samuel 22:38 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Ich will meinen Feinden nachjagen und sie vertilgen und will nicht umkehren, bis ich sie umgebracht habe.
Español · RVR1909 Perseguiré a mis enemigos, y quebrantarelos; Y no me volveré hasta que los acabe.
Español · NTBT Perseguí a mis enemigos y los destruí; no regresé hasta acabarlos.
Français · LSG Je poursuis mes ennemis, et je les détruis; Je ne reviens pas avant de les avoir anéantis.
Italiano · DIO1885 Io ho perseguiti i miei nemici, e li ho sterminati; E non me ne son tornato indietro, finchè non li avessi distrutti.
Português · ARC Persegui os meus inimigos, e os derrotei, e nunca me tornei até que os consumisse.
中文 · RCUV 我追趕我的仇敵，消滅他們； 若不將他們滅絕，我總不歸回。
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