Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. New Living Translation He is my loving ally and my fortress, my tower of safety, my rescuer. He is my shield, and I take refuge in him. He makes the nations submit to me. English Standard Version he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. Berean Standard Bible He 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. King James Bible My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. New King James Version My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me. New American Standard Bible My faithfulness and my fortress, My stronghold and my savior, My shield and He in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me. NASB 1995 My lovingkindness and my fortress, My stronghold and my deliverer, My shield and He in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me. NASB 1977 My lovingkindness and my fortress, My stronghold and my deliverer; My shield and He in whom I take refuge; Who subdues my people under me. Legacy Standard Bible My lovingkindness and my fortress, My stronghold and my deliverer, My shield and He in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me. Amplified Bible My [steadfast] lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my rescuer, My shield and He in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me. Christian Standard Bible He is my faithful love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, and I take refuge in him; he subdues my people under me. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is my faithful love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, and I take refuge in Him; He subdues my people under me. American Standard Version My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me. Contemporary English Version You are my friend, my fortress, where I am safe. You are my shield, and you made me the ruler of our people. English Revised Version My lovingkindness, and my fortress, my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. GOD'S WORD® Translation my merciful one, my fortress, my stronghold, and my savior, my shield, the one in whom I take refuge, and the one who brings people under my authority. Good News Translation He is my protector and defender, my shelter and savior, in whom I trust for safety. He subdues the nations under me. International Standard Version he is my gracious love and my fortress, my strong tower and my deliverer, my shield and the one in whom I find refuge, who subdues peoples under me. Majority Standard Bible He 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. NET Bible who loves me and is my stronghold, my refuge and my deliverer, my shield and the one in whom I take shelter, who makes nations submit to me. New Heart English Bible my loving kindness, my fortress, my high tower, my deliverer, my shield, and he in whom I take refuge; who subdues peoples under me. Webster's Bible Translation My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy kind one, and my bulwark, "" My tower, and my deliverer, "" My shield, and in whom I have trusted, "" Who is subduing my people under me! Young's Literal Translation My kind one, and my bulwark, My tower, and my deliverer, My shield, and in whom I have trusted, Who is subduing my people under me! Smith's Literal Translation My mercy and my fortress, my height and delivering for me; my shield, and in him I put my trust; treading down peoples under me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy mercy, and my refuge: my support, and my deliverer: My protector, and I have hoped in him: who subdueth my people under me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible My safeguard and my fortress, my stronghold, my deliverer, My shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. New Revised Standard Version my rock and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues the peoples under me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy refuge and my deliverer; my shield and my helper, upon whom I trust, who subdues nations under me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The house of my refuge and my deliverer, my helper, upon whom I trust and he subdues the people under me! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and He in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me. Brenton Septuagint Translation My mercy, and my refuge; my helper, and my deliverer; my protector, in whom I have trusted; who subdues my people under me. 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. 3O LORD, what is man, that You regard him, the son of man that You think of him?… Cross References 2 Samuel 22:2-3 He said: “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, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. 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 91:2 I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16-17 But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. / To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion. Psalm 62:6-7 He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. / My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. Psalm 71:3 Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress. Psalm 94:22 But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge. Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 33:16 he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 2 Corinthians 1:10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Ephesians 6:10-11 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. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Treasury of Scripture My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdues my people under me. my goodness. 2 Samuel 22:2,3,40-48 And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; … Jeremiah 16:19 O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit. who subdueth Psalm 18:47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. Psalm 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. Jump to Previous Authority Bulwark Deliverer Fortress Gives Goodness High Hope Keeper Kind Kindness Loving Peoples Refuge Rock Saviour Shield Strength Stronghold Subdues Subdueth Subduing Tower Trust TrustedJump to Next Authority Bulwark Deliverer Fortress Gives Goodness High Hope Keeper Kind Kindness Loving Peoples Refuge Rock Saviour Shield Strength Stronghold Subdues Subdueth Subduing Tower Trust TrustedPsalm 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 He is my steadfast love and my fortress The phrase "steadfast love" refers to God's unwavering, covenantal love, often translated from the Hebrew word "chesed." This love is a central theme throughout the Old Testament, highlighting God's loyalty and faithfulness to His people. The term "fortress" suggests a place of protection and safety, reflecting the ancient practice of seeking refuge in fortified cities during times of war. This imagery is consistent with the historical context of David's life, who often faced military threats and sought God's protection. The fortress metaphor is also used in other Psalms (e.g., Psalm 18:2), emphasizing God's role as a protector. my stronghold and my deliverer He is my shield, in whom I take refuge who subdues peoples under me Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 144, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a warrior and leader. 2. God Referred to as the source of steadfast love, fortress, stronghold, deliverer, and shield, emphasizing His protective and loving nature. 3. Enemies/Peoples The adversaries that David faced, whom God subdued under him, representing the challenges and opposition believers may encounter. Teaching Points God's Unchanging LoveGod's steadfast love is a constant in our lives, providing a foundation of security and peace. We can trust in His unwavering commitment to us. Divine Protection Just as David saw God as his fortress and shield, we too can rely on God's protection in times of trouble. He is our refuge in the storms of life. Deliverance from Adversity God is our deliverer, capable of rescuing us from any situation. We should turn to Him in prayer and trust His timing and methods. Spiritual Warfare The subduing of peoples under David can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual battles. With God, we can overcome the spiritual challenges we face. Faith as a Shield Our faith in God acts as a shield against the attacks of the enemy. By strengthening our faith, we enhance our spiritual defense.(2) My goodness�--Or, my lovingkindness, or my grace, a shortened form of "God of my grace" (Psalm 59:10; Psalm 59:17). The expression is exactly analogous to the term" grace," applied to kings as the source of grace or mercy. For the other epithets, see Psalm 18:2. Who subdueth.--Psalm 18:47; but the verb is different (cognate with 2Samuel 22:48), and here the singular, "my people," instead of "my peoples." Some MSS. indeed have the plural here, and the Syriac and Chaldee followed them, or changed to suit Psalms 18. If we had the historical incidents out of which the psalm sprung we might account for the change. . . . Verse 2. - My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust. The general resemblance to Psalm 18:2 is striking, but there are peculiar and original touches which indicate the author, not the copyist. For instance, the expression, "my goodness," occurs nowhere else. Who subdueth my people under me. Another reading gives, "Who subdueth peoples under me." Either reading suits the circumstances of David, who had to subdue a great portion of his own people under him (2 Samuel 2:8-31; 2 Samuel 3:6-21), and also conquered many foreign nations (2 Samuel 8:1-14).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He is my loving devotionחַסְדִּ֥י (ḥas·dî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty and my fortress, וּמְצוּדָתִי֮ (ū·mə·ṣū·ḏā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4686: A net, capture, a fastness my stronghold מִשְׂגַּבִּ֪י (miś·gab·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4869: A secure height, retreat, stronghold and my deliverer. וּֽמְפַלְטִ֫י (ū·mə·p̄al·ṭî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6403: To slip out, escape, to deliver He is my shield, מָ֭גִנִּי (mā·ḡin·nî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile in whom I take refuge, חָסִ֑יתִי (ḥā·sî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in who subdues הָרוֹדֵ֖ד (hā·rō·w·ḏêḏ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7286: To tread in pieces, to conquer, to overlay peoples עַמִּ֣י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock under me. תַחְתָּֽי׃ (ṯaḥ·tāy) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of Links Psalm 144:2 NIVPsalm 144:2 NLT Psalm 144:2 ESV Psalm 144:2 NASB Psalm 144:2 KJV Psalm 144:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 144:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 144:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 144:2 French Bible Psalm 144:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 144:2 My loving kindness my fortress my high (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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