Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
They looked around, but there was no one to save them they looked to the LORD, but he paid no attention!
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
Holman Bible
they look to the Lord, but He does not answer them.
A Conservative Version
They looked, but there was none to save; even to LORD, but he did not answer them.
American Standard Version
They looked, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.
Amplified
“They looked, but there was no savior for them—
Even to the Lord [they looked], but He did not answer them.
Bible in Basic English
They were crying out, but there was no one to come to their help: even to the Lord, but he gave them no answer.
Darby Translation
They looked, and there was none to save Unto Jehovah, and he answered them not.
Julia Smith Translation
They will look, and no saviour To Jehovah, and he answered them not
King James 2000
They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
Lexham Expanded Bible
They looked out, but there was no deliverer, [even] to Yahweh, but he did not answer them.
Modern King James verseion
They looked, but there was none to save; to Jehovah, but He did not answer them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
They looked for help, but none came to save them: unto the LORD they cried, but he heard them not.
NET Bible
They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.
New Heart English Bible
They looked, but there was none to save; even to the LORD, but he did not answer them.
The Emphasized Bible
They cried out, but there was none to save, - unto Yahweh, but he answered them not.
Webster
They looked, but there was none to save; even to the LORD, but he answered them not.
World English Bible
They looked, but there was none to save; even to Yahweh, but he didn't answer them.
Youngs Literal Translation
They look, and there is no saviour; Unto Jehovah, and He hath not answered them.
Interlinear
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 22:42
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Victory Song Of David
41 You made my enemies turn and run that is, those who hate me and I destroyed them! 42 They looked around, but there was no one to save them they looked to the LORD, but he paid no attention! 43 I pulverized them to powder, like the dust of the earth; I crushed them, stomping on them like mud on a street.
Cross References
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I'll hide my eyes from you. Even though you pray repeatedly, I won't listen. Your hands are full of blood, your fingers drenched with iniquity."
1 Samuel 28:6
Saul inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him, either through dreams or Urim or through prophets.
Proverbs 1:28
"Then they will call out to me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but they will not find me.
Micah 3:4
"Then they will cry to the LORD, but he will not listen to them. In fact, he will hide his face from them at that time, because they were so wicked in what they were doing."
Job 27:9
Will God hear his cry when distress overtakes him?
Ezekiel 20:3
"Tell the elders of Israel, "This is what the Lord GOD asks, "Did you come to inquire of me? As long as I live, I won't let myself be sought by you," declares the Lord GOD.'
Matthew 7:22-23
Many will say to me on that day, "Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name, drove out demons in your name, and performed many miracles in your name, didn't we?'
Luke 13:25-26
After the homeowner gets up and closes the door, you can stand outside, knock on the door, and say again and again, "Lord, open the door for us!' But he will answer you, "I don't know where you come from.'