Psalms 144

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 144 of 150

¹ A Psalm of David. Blessed be Jehovah my Rock, who teaches my hands for war, my fingers for battle.

² He is my mercy and my fortress, my high tower and my deliverer, my shield, and in Him I take refuge, in Him who subdues my people under me.

³ O Jehovah, what is man that You know him; the son of man, that you esteem him?

Chapter Summary

David blesses Jehovah for His mercy. He prays for deliverance from his enemies. He prays for the happy state of Jehovah's people.

מְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥ים bear a heavy load H5445 · TWOT 1458

פֶּ֭רֶץ bursting forth H6556 · TWOT 1826a

אַשְׁרֵ֣י happiness H835 · TWOT 183a

חָסִ֑יתִי seek refuge H2620 · TWOT 700

הַט stretch out H5186 · TWOT 1352

Rescued from Great Waters

God bows the heavens, flashes lightning, and reaches down to deliver David from great waters and foreign sons.

Rescued from Great Waters

God bows the heavens, flashes lightning, and reaches down to deliver David from great waters and foreign sons.

Psalms 144:5-7

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