Psalms 144:1
A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my Rock, who traineth my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
In Context
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:35Who traineth my hands for war, so that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
Psalms 18:2(18-3) The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in Him I take refuge; my shield, and my horn of salvation, my high tower.
Psalms 18:31(18-32) For who is God, save the LORD? And who is a Rock, except our God?
Psalms 18:35(18-36) Thou hast also given me Thy shield of salvation, and Thy right hand hath holden me up; and Thy condescension hath made me great.
Psalms 60:12(60-14) Through God we shall do valiantly; for He it is that will tread down our adversaries.
Psalms 95:1O come, let us sing unto the LORD; let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 144:1
The four preceding psalms seem to have been penned by David before his accession to the crown, when he was persecuted by Saul; this seems to have been penned afterwards, when he was still in trouble (for there is no condition in this world privileged with an exemption from trouble), the neighbouring nations molesting him and giving him disturbance, especially the Philistines, 2 Sam. v. 17 . In this psalm, I. He acknowledges, with triumph and thankfulness, the great goodness of God to him in advancing him to the… Read the whole commentary →