Psalms 144:1
Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.
Majority Standard Bible
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 22:35He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
Psalms 18:2The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalms 18:31For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?
Psalms 18:35You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.
Psalms 60:12With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.
Psalms 95:1Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout 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 →