Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Of David. Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. New Living Translation Praise the LORD, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle. English Standard Version Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; Berean Standard Bible Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. King James Bible A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: New King James Version A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle— New American Standard Bible A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle; NASB 1995 A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle; NASB 1977 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle; Legacy Standard Bible Of David. Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, My fingers for battle; Amplified Bible A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock and my great strength, Who trains my hands for war And my fingers for battle; Christian Standard Bible Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for warfare. Holman Christian Standard Bible Davidic. May the LORD, my rock, be praised, who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for warfare. American Standard Version A Psalm of David. Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, And my fingers to fight: Contemporary English Version I praise you, LORD! You are my mighty rock, and you teach me how to fight my battles. English Revised Version A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my rock, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: GOD'S WORD® Translation [By David.] Thank the LORD, my rock, who trained my hands to fight and my fingers to do battle, Good News Translation Praise the LORD, my protector! He trains me for battle and prepares me for war. International Standard Version Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for warfare, Majority Standard Bible Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. NET Bible By David. The LORD, my protector, deserves praise--the one who trains my hands for battle, and my fingers for war, New Heart English Bible [By David.] Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to battle: Webster's Bible Translation A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, who teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight; World English Bible By David. Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, who trains my hands to war, and my fingers to battle— Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBY DAVID. Blessed [is] YHWH my Rock, "" Who is teaching My hands for war, "" My fingers for battle. Young's Literal Translation By David. Blessed is Jehovah my rock, who is teaching My hands for war, my fingers for battle. Smith's Literal Translation To David. Blessed be Jehovah my rock, teaching my hands for the encounter, my fingers for war; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed be the Lord my God, who teacheth my hands to fight, and my fingers to war. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war; New Revised Standard Version Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBLESSED be the LORD, my strength, who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH who teaches my hands for war and my fingers for battle! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917[A Psalm] of David. Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who traineth my hands for war, And my fingers for battle; Brenton Septuagint Translation A Psalm of David concerning Goliad. Blessed be the Lord my God, who instructs my hands for battle, and my fingers for war. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock1Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. 2He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.… Cross References 2 Samuel 22:35 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Psalm 18:34 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Psalm 18:2 The 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. Psalm 18:39 You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. Ephesians 6:10-17 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 1 Samuel 17:37 David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.” Isaiah 49:25 Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! Exodus 15:3 The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” 1 Chronicles 5:22 and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile. Zechariah 10:5 They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame. Treasury of Scripture Blessed be the LORD my strength which teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: A Psalm of David. my strength. Psalm 18:2,31 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower… Psalm 71:3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. teacheth Psalm 18:34 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. Psalm 44:3,4 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them… Psalm 60:12 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. to war. Jump to Previous Battle Blessed David Fight Fighting Fingers Hands Praise Psalm Rock Strength Sword Teaches Teacheth Teaching Traineth Trains Use WarJump to Next Battle Blessed David Fight Fighting Fingers Hands Praise Psalm Rock Strength Sword Teaches Teacheth Teaching Traineth Trains Use WarPsalm 144 1. David blesses God for his mercy both to him and to man5. He prays that God would powerfully deliver him from his enemies 9. He promises to praise God 11. He prays for the happy state of the kingdom Of David. This psalm is attributed to King David, a central figure in the Old Testament known for his leadership, military prowess, and deep relationship with God. David's life, as recorded in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, provides a backdrop for understanding his reliance on God. As a warrior king, David often faced battles, both physical and spiritual, and his psalms frequently reflect his trust in God for deliverance and strength. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David was the second king of Israel, known for his military prowess and deep relationship with God. He often credited God for his victories and strength. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. In this verse, He is acknowledged as the source of strength and skill. 3. War and Battle These terms refer to the physical and spiritual conflicts that David faced. They symbolize the struggles believers encounter in their spiritual journey. Teaching Points God as Our RockGod is our unchanging foundation and source of strength. Just as David relied on God for physical battles, we can rely on Him for spiritual and emotional stability. Divine Training God equips us for the battles we face. This training may come through His Word, prayer, and life experiences that build our faith and resilience. Spiritual Warfare Our battles are not just physical but spiritual. We must be prepared with the armor of God, relying on His strength and guidance. Blessing and Gratitude Recognizing and blessing God for His provision and training fosters a heart of gratitude and dependence on Him. Active Participation While God equips us, we must actively engage in the battles of life, using the skills and strength He provides.(1) Strength.--Rather, rock. Comp. Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:46. LXX. and Vulg., "my God." Which teacheth.--See Psalm 18:34. More literally, "Who traineth my hands for war, My fingers for fight." Verse 1. - Blessed be the Lord my strength; or, "my rock" (comp. Psalm 18:2, 46; Psalm 31:3; Psalm 62:7, etc.). Which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight (comp. Psalm 18:34).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Of David.לְדָוִ֨ד ׀ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Blessed בָּ֘ר֤וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse [be] the LORD, יְהוָ֨ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel my rock, צוּרִ֗י (ṣū·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge who trains הַֽמְלַמֵּ֣ד (ham·lam·mêḏ) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3925: To exercise in, learn my hands יָדַ֣י (yā·ḏay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand for war, לַקְרָ֑ב (laq·rāḇ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7128: Hostile encounter my fingers אֶ֝צְבְּעוֹתַ֗י (’eṣ·bə·‘ō·w·ṯay) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 676: Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe for battle. לַמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war Links Psalm 144:1 NIVPsalm 144:1 NLT Psalm 144:1 ESV Psalm 144:1 NASB Psalm 144:1 KJV Psalm 144:1 BibleApps.com Psalm 144:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 144:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 144:1 French Bible Psalm 144:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 144:1 By David (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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