Psalm 144:10
New International Version
to the One who gives victory to kings, who delivers his servant David. From the deadly sword

New Living Translation
For you grant victory to kings! You rescued your servant David from the fatal sword.

English Standard Version
who gives victory to kings, who rescues David his servant from the cruel sword.

Berean Standard Bible
to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.

King James Bible
It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.

New King James Version
The One who gives salvation to kings, Who delivers David His servant From the deadly sword.

New American Standard Bible
Who gives salvation to kings, Who rescues His servant David from the evil sword.

NASB 1995
Who gives salvation to kings, Who rescues David His servant from the evil sword.

NASB 1977
Who dost give salvation to kings; Who dost rescue David His servant from the evil sword.

Legacy Standard Bible
Who gives salvation to kings, Who sets David His servant free from the evil sword.

Amplified Bible
Who gives salvation to kings, Who sets David His servant free from the evil sword.

Christian Standard Bible
the one who gives victory to kings, who frees his servant David from the deadly sword.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the One who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.

American Standard Version
Thou art he that giveth salvation unto kings; Who rescueth David his servant from the hurtful sword.

Contemporary English Version
By your power, kings win wars, and your servant David is saved from deadly swords.

English Revised Version
It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who rescueth David his servant from the hurtful sword.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You are the one who gives victory to kings. You are the one who snatches your servant David away from a deadly sword.

Good News Translation
You give victory to kings and rescue your servant David.

International Standard Version
to you who gives victory to kings, rescuing his servant David from cruel swords.

Majority Standard Bible
to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.

NET Bible
the one who delivers kings, and rescued David his servant from a deadly sword.

New Heart English Bible
You are he who gives salvation to kings, who rescues David, his servant, from the deadly sword.

Webster's Bible Translation
It is he that giveth salvation to kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.

World English Bible
You are he who gives salvation to kings, who rescues David, his servant, from the deadly sword.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Who is giving deliverance to kings, "" Who is freeing His servant David from the sword of evil.

Young's Literal Translation
Who is giving deliverance to kings, Who is freeing David His servant from the sword of evil.

Smith's Literal Translation
Giving salvation to kings: snatch in away David his servant from the evil sword.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who givest salvation to kings: who hast redeemed thy servant David from the malicious sword:

Catholic Public Domain Version
He gives salvation to kings. He has redeemed your servant David from the malignant sword.

New American Bible
You give victory to kings; you delivered David your servant. From the menacing sword

New Revised Standard Version
the one who gives victory to kings, who rescues his servant David.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
It is he who gives salvation to kings; who delivers David his servant from the hurtful sword.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For he gave salvation to the King and he delivered David his Servant from the sword of evil.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Who givest salvation unto kings, Who rescuest David Thy servant from the hurtful sword.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Even to him who gives salvation to kings: who redeems his servant David from the hurtful sword.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock
9I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— 10to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword. 11Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 22:51
Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”

Psalm 18:50
Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.

1 Samuel 17:45-47
But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”

1 Chronicles 16:35
Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’

Psalm 33:16-17
No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength. / A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.

Psalm 21:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!

Psalm 20:6
Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.

Psalm 89:19-21
You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. / I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him.

Psalm 118:14-16
The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. / Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! / The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!”

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 45:1
This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut:

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!

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.


Treasury of Scripture

It is he that gives salvation to kings: who delivers David his servant from the hurtful sword.

that giveth

Psalm 18:50
Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.

Psalm 33:16-18
There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength…

2 Samuel 5:19-25
And David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand…

salvation.

Isaiah 45:1-6
Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; …

Jeremiah 27:6-8
And now have I given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, my servant; and the beasts of the field have I given him also to serve him…

who delivereth

Psalm 140:7
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

1 Samuel 17:45,46
Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied…

2 Samuel 21:16,17
And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in weight, he being girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David…

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Psalm 144
1. David blesses God for his mercy both to him and to man
5. 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














to Him who gives victory to kings
This phrase acknowledges God as the ultimate source of victory for rulers. In the biblical context, kings were often seen as God's appointed leaders, and their successes in battle were attributed to divine intervention. The concept of God granting victory is prevalent throughout the Old Testament, as seen in the stories of King Saul, King David, and King Solomon. In 1 Samuel 17, David's victory over Goliath is a prime example of God granting triumph to His chosen leader. This phrase also reflects the belief that earthly authority is under God's sovereign control, as echoed in Romans 13:1, which states that all authority comes from God.

who frees His servant David
David is often referred to as God's servant, highlighting his role as a chosen leader and a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). The historical context of David's life includes numerous instances where he was delivered from danger, such as his escape from King Saul's attempts on his life (1 Samuel 19-24). This deliverance is seen as a testament to God's faithfulness and protection over those He appoints. David's life serves as a type of Christ, foreshadowing Jesus as the ultimate Servant King who would deliver His people from sin and death.

from the deadly sword
The "deadly sword" symbolizes the threats and dangers that David faced throughout his life, including battles with the Philistines and internal conflicts within Israel. The sword is often a metaphor for warfare and violence in the Bible, representing the physical and spiritual battles God's people endure. In Ephesians 6:17, the "sword of the Spirit" is described as the Word of God, indicating that spiritual victory is achieved through divine truth. David's deliverance from the sword underscores God's power to protect and save, a theme that resonates with the deliverance offered through Jesus Christ, who conquers sin and death.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The author of this psalm, David was the second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his military victories. He often attributed his successes to God's intervention and protection.

2. Kings
Refers to rulers, specifically those who are anointed by God. In this context, it highlights God's sovereignty in granting victory to those He chooses.

3. Deadly Sword
Symbolizes the threats and dangers faced by David, both in battle and from personal enemies. It underscores the peril from which God delivered him.
Teaching Points
God as the Source of Victory
Recognize that true victory comes from God, not from human strength or strategy. This encourages reliance on God in all battles, whether physical, spiritual, or emotional.

Divine Protection
Just as God protected David from the "deadly sword," believers can trust in God's protection in their lives. This calls for faith in God's ability to shield us from harm.

God's Sovereignty Over Leaders
God grants victory to kings, indicating His control over nations and leaders. This should lead to prayer for our leaders, that they may seek God's guidance and wisdom.

Personal Deliverance
Reflect on personal experiences of deliverance and give thanks to God for His intervention. This fosters a heart of gratitude and recognition of God's active role in our lives.(10) David his servant.--See Psalm 18:50.

Verse 10. - It is he that giveth salvation unto kings. There has always been a belief, especially in the East, that "a divinity doth hedge a king." Saul himself was regarded by David as sacrosanct, and to kill him, even at his own request, was a sacrilege (2 Samuel 1:14-16). Who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword. David speaks of himself by name, not only here, but in Psalm 18:50; 2 Samuel 7:26.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
to the One who gives
הַנּוֹתֵ֥ן (han·nō·w·ṯên)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

victory
תְּשׁוּעָ֗ה (tə·šū·‘āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8668: Deliverance, salvation

to kings,
לַמְּלָ֫כִ֥ים (lam·mə·lā·ḵîm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4428: A king

who frees
הַ֭פּוֹצֶה (hap·pō·w·ṣeh)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6475: To rend, open

His servant
עַבְדּ֗וֹ (‘aḇ·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

David
דָּוִ֥ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

from the deadly
רָעָֽה׃ (rā·‘āh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

sword.
מֵחֶ֥רֶב (mê·ḥe·reḇ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword


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