Psalm 144

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 144. By David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands to war, and my fingers to battle— my loving kindness, my fortress, my high tower, my deliverer, my shield, and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me. LORD, what is man, that you care for him? Or the son of man, that you think of him? Man is like a breath. His days are like a shadow that passes away. Part your heavens, LORD, and come down. Touch the mountains, and they will smoke. Throw out lightning, and scatter them. Send out your arrows, and rout them. Stretch out your hand from above, rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hands of foreigners, whose mouths speak deceit, whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood. I will sing a new song to you, God. On a ten-stringed lyre, I will sing praises to you. You are he who gives salvation to kings, who rescues David, his servant, from the deadly sword. Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hands of foreigners, whose mouths speak deceit, whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood. Then our sons will be like well-nurtured plants, our daughters like pillars carved to adorn a palace. Our barns are full, filled with all kinds of provision. Our sheep produce thousands and ten thousands in our fields. Our oxen will pull heavy loads. There is no breaking in, and no going away, and no outcry in our streets. Happy are the people who are in such a situation. Happy are the people whose God is the LORD.

Worship Lyrics

By David
Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands to war
And my fingers to battle—
My loving kindness, my fortress, my high tower, my deliverer, my shield
And he in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me
LORD, what is man, that you care for him
Or the son of man, that you think of him
Man is like a breath
His days are like a shadow that passes away
Part your heavens, LORD, and come down
Touch the mountains, and they will smoke
Throw out lightning, and scatter them
Send out your arrows, and rout them
Stretch out your hand from above, rescue me
And deliver me out of great waters, out of the hands of foreigners
Whose mouths speak deceit, whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood
I will sing a new song to you, God
On a ten-stringed lyre, I will sing praises to you
You are he who gives salvation to kings, who rescues David, his servant, from the deadly sword
Rescue me
And deliver me out of the hands of foreigners whose mouths speak deceit
Whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood
Then our sons will be like well-nurtured plants, our daughters like pillars carved to adorn a palace
Our barns are full, filled with all kinds of provision
Our sheep produce thousands and ten thousands in our fields
Our oxen will pull heavy loads
There is no breaking in, and no going away, and no outcry in our streets
Happy are the people who are in such a situation
Happy are the people whose God is the LORD

About This Psalm

Psalm 144 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, trust, creation, kingship

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 144 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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