Psalm 144:7
New International Version
Reach down your hand from on high; deliver me and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hands of foreigners

New Living Translation
Reach down from heaven and rescue me; rescue me from deep waters, from the power of my enemies.

English Standard Version
Stretch out your hand from on high; rescue me and deliver me from the many waters, from the hand of foreigners,

Berean Standard Bible
Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners,

King James Bible
Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;

New King James Version
Stretch out Your hand from above; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, From the hand of foreigners,

New American Standard Bible
Reach out with Your hand from on high; Rescue me and save me from great waters, From the hand of foreigners

NASB 1995
Stretch forth Your hand from on high; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of aliens

NASB 1977
Stretch forth Thy hand from on high; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of aliens

Legacy Standard Bible
Send forth Your hand from on high; Set me free and deliver me out of many waters, Out of the hand of foreigners

Amplified Bible
Stretch out Your hand from above; Set me free and rescue me from great waters, Out of the hands of [hostile] foreigners [who surround us]

Christian Standard Bible
Reach down from on high; rescue me from deep water, and set me free from the grasp of foreigners

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Reach down from heaven; rescue me from deep water, and set me free from the grasp of foreigners

American Standard Version
Stretch forth thy hand from above; Rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of aliens;

Contemporary English Version
Reach down from heaven and set me free. Save me from the mighty flood

English Revised Version
Stretch forth thine hand from above; rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hand of strangers;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Stretch out your hands from above. Snatch me, and rescue me from raging waters and from foreigners' hands.

Good News Translation
Reach down from above, pull me out of the deep water, and rescue me; save me from the power of foreigners,

International Standard Version
Reach down your hand from your high place; rescue me and deliver me from mighty waters, from the control of foreigners.

Majority Standard Bible
Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners,

NET Bible
Reach down from above! Grab me and rescue me from the surging water, from the power of foreigners,

New Heart English Bible
Stretch out your hand from above, rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hands of foreigners;

Webster's Bible Translation
Send thy hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;

World English Bible
Stretch out your hand from above, rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hands of foreigners,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Send forth Your hand from on high, "" Free me, and deliver me from many waters, "" From the hand of sons of a stranger,

Young's Literal Translation
Send forth Thy hand from on high, Free me, and deliver me from many waters, From the hand of sons of a stranger,

Smith's Literal Translation
Send thy hands from height; snatch me away, and deliver me from many waters, from the hand of the sons of the stranger;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Put forth thy hand from on high, take me out, and deliver me from many waters: from the hand of strange children:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Send forth your hand from on high: rescue me, and free me from many waters, from the hand of the sons of foreigners.

New American Bible
Reach out your hand from on high; deliver me from the many waters; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes.

New Revised Standard Version
Stretch out your hand from on high; set me free and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hand of aliens,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Stretch forth thy hand from above; deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of the ungodly,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Reach your hand from the high place and draw me out of many waters and from the hand of the evil ones!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Stretch forth Thy hands from on high; Rescue me, and deliver me out of many waters, Out of the hand of strangers;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Send forth thine hand from on high; rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hand of strange children;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock
6Flash forth Your lightning and scatter them; shoot Your arrows and rout them. 7Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners, 8whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.…

Cross References
Isaiah 59:1
Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear.

2 Samuel 22:17
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.

Psalm 18:16
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.

Isaiah 63:12
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown,

Exodus 6:6
Therefore tell the Israelites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment.

Deuteronomy 26:8
Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders.

Psalm 138:7
If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.

Psalm 18:48
who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.

Isaiah 19:20
It will be a sign and a witness to the LORD of Hosts in the land of Egypt. When they cry out to the LORD because of their oppressors, He will send them a savior and defender to rescue them.

Jeremiah 1:8
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Acts 7:34
I have indeed seen the oppression of My people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to deliver them. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.’

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,

Colossians 1:13
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Romans 7:24-25
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? / Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.


Treasury of Scripture

Send your hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;

send

Psalm 18:16
He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.

2 Samuel 22:17
He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;

Matthew 27:43
He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

hand.

Psalm 69:1,2,14,15
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul…

Psalm 93:3,4
The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves…

Revelation 12:15,16
And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood…

the hand

Psalm 144:11
Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:

Psalm 54:3
For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.

Nehemiah 9:2
And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers.

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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














Reach down from on high;
This phrase emphasizes God's transcendence and His ability to intervene in human affairs. It reflects the belief in God's omnipotence and His willingness to reach into the lives of His people. The imagery of God reaching down suggests a divine intervention that is both powerful and personal. This can be connected to other biblical instances where God intervenes from heaven, such as in Exodus 3:7-8, where God comes down to deliver the Israelites from Egypt. It also foreshadows the incarnation of Christ, where God literally "reaches down" by becoming human to save humanity.

set me free and rescue me
The plea for freedom and rescue indicates a situation of distress or danger. In the context of David's life, this could refer to his many battles and the threats he faced from enemies. The language of deliverance is common in the Psalms and reflects a deep trust in God's ability to save. This phrase can be linked to the New Testament theme of salvation through Christ, who sets believers free from sin and death (Romans 8:2). The concept of rescue is also seen in the Exodus narrative, where God rescues His people from slavery.

from the deep waters,
Deep waters often symbolize chaos, danger, and overwhelming circumstances in biblical literature. In ancient Near Eastern culture, water was often associated with chaos and evil, as seen in the creation narrative where God brings order to the waters (Genesis 1:2). This imagery is used throughout the Psalms to describe situations of peril (Psalm 69:1-2). The deep waters can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual or emotional turmoil, from which only God can deliver. This connects to Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:39, demonstrating His authority over chaos.

from the grasp of foreigners,
The mention of foreigners likely refers to hostile nations or individuals who pose a threat to Israel. In David's time, Israel was surrounded by various hostile groups, and the plea for deliverance from foreigners reflects the constant threat of invasion or oppression. This phrase highlights the theme of God's protection over His chosen people. It also points to the broader biblical narrative of God defending Israel against its enemies, as seen in numerous Old Testament battles. In a spiritual sense, it can be interpreted as a plea for deliverance from those who are spiritually opposed to God's people, aligning with the New Testament theme of spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:12).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 144, David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his role as the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. This psalm reflects his reliance on God for deliverance and protection.

2. God
The psalmist calls upon God, emphasizing His sovereignty and ability to save. God is portrayed as being "on high," indicating His supreme authority and power.

3. Foreigners
In the context of this psalm, "foreigners" likely refers to enemies or those who are outside the covenant community of Israel, posing a threat to David and his people.

4. Deep Waters
Symbolic of overwhelming troubles or dangers, "deep waters" represent situations that are beyond human control and require divine intervention.

5. Rescue and Deliverance
Central themes in this verse, highlighting God's role as a savior and protector who intervenes in times of distress.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Power
Recognize that God is above all circumstances and has the power to intervene in our lives, no matter how dire the situation may seem.

Dependence on God for Deliverance
Like David, we should turn to God in times of trouble, trusting in His ability to rescue and deliver us from our "deep waters."

Understanding Spiritual Enemies
While the psalm speaks of physical enemies, we can also apply this to spiritual battles, recognizing the need for God's help against forces that oppose us.

Faith in God's Timing
Trust that God's timing is perfect. He knows when to "reach down" and deliver us, even if it seems delayed from our perspective.

Prayer as a Means of Seeking Help
Use prayer as a way to call upon God for help, expressing our dependence on Him and our faith in His deliverance.(7) Rid.--The Hebrew verb means "to tear asunder," and is used of the gaping of the mouth (Psalm 22:13). The meaning here is got from the cognate Arabic, and Syriac

Strange children.--Literally, sons of the stranger.

Verse 7. - Send thine hand from above; literally, reach out thy hands from on high. Rid me; rather, rescue me. And deliver me out of great waters. "Great waters," or "deep waters," is a common metaphor in the Psalms for serious peril. David's peril at this time was from the hand of strange children; literally, sons of strangers; i.e. foreign foes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Reach down
שְׁלַ֥ח (šə·laḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

from on high;
מִמָּ֫ר֥וֹם (mim·mā·rō·wm)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4791: Altitude

rescue me
פְּצֵ֣נִי (pə·ṣê·nî)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 6475: To rend, open

and deliver me
וְ֭הַצִּילֵנִי (wə·haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

from deep
רַבִּ֑ים (rab·bîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

waters,
מִמַּ֣יִם (mim·ma·yim)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

from the grasp
יָדֶ֗יךָ (yā·ḏe·ḵā)
Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

of foreigners,
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son


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