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deliver me and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hands of foreigners<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/144.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Reach down from heaven and rescue me; rescue me from deep waters, from the power of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/144.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Stretch out your hand from on high; rescue me and deliver me from the many waters, from the hand of foreigners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/144.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/144.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/144.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Stretch out Your hand from above; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, From the hand of foreigners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/144.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reach out with Your hand from on high; Rescue me and save me from great waters, From the hand of foreigners<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/144.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Stretch forth Your hand from on high; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of aliens<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/144.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Stretch forth Thy hand from on high; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of aliens<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/144.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Send forth Your hand from on high; Set me free and deliver me out of many waters, Out of the hand of foreigners<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/144.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/144.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reach down from on high; rescue me from deep water, and set me free from the grasp of foreigners<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/144.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reach down from heaven; rescue me from deep water, and set me free from the grasp of foreigners <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/144.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Stretch forth thy hand from above; Rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of aliens;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/144.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Reach down from heaven and set me free. Save me from the mighty flood <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/144.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Stretch forth thine hand from above; rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hand of strangers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/144.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Stretch out your hands from above. Snatch me, and rescue me from raging waters and from foreigners' hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/144.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Reach down from above, pull me out of the deep water, and rescue me; save me from the power of foreigners, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/144.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Reach down your hand from your high place; rescue me and deliver me from mighty waters, from the control of foreigners. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/144.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Reach down from above! Grab me and rescue me from the surging water, from the power of foreigners, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/144.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Stretch out your hand from above, rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hands of foreigners;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/144.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Send thy hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/144.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/144.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Stretch out your hand from above, rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hands of foreigners, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/144.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Send forth Your hand from on high, "" Free me, and deliver me from many waters, "" From the hand of sons of a stranger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/144.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Send forth Thy hand from on high, Free me, and deliver me from many waters, From the hand of sons of a stranger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/144.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Send thy hands from height; snatch me away, and deliver me from many waters, from the hand of the sons of the stranger;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/144.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Put forth thy hand from on high, take me out, and deliver me from many waters: from the hand of strange children: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/144.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 143:7>Send forth your hand from on high: rescue me, and free me from many waters, from the hand of the sons of foreigners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/144.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Reach out your hand from on high; deliver me from the many waters; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/144.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Stretch out your hand from on high; set me free and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hand of aliens,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/144.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Stretch forth thy hand from above; deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of the ungodly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/144.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Reach your hand from the high place and draw me out of many waters and from the hand of the evil ones!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/144.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Stretch forth Thy hands from on high; Rescue me, and deliver me out of many waters, Out of the hand of strangers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/144.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Send forth thine hand from on high; rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hand of strange children;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/144-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17797" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/144.htm">Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Flash forth Your lightning and scatter them; shoot Your arrows and rout them. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šə·laḥ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">Reach down</a> <a href="/hebrew/4791.htm" title="4791: mim·mā·rō·wm (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Height. From ruwm; altitude, i.e. Concretely, abstractly (elation), or adverbially (aloft).">from on high;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6475.htm" title="6475: pə·ṣê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To part, open. A primitive root; to rend, i.e. Open.">set me free</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: wə·haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">and rescue me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bîm (Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">from the deep</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: mim·ma·yim (Prep-m:: N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">waters,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏe·ḵā (N-fdc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the grasp</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5236.htm" title="5236: nê·ḵār (N-ms) -- That which is foreign, foreignness. From nakar; foreign, or a foreigner, or heathendom.">of foreigners,</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-1.htm">Isaiah 59:1</a></span><br />Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-17.htm">2 Samuel 22:17</a></span><br />He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-16.htm">Psalm 18:16</a></span><br />He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-6.htm">Exodus 6:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/26-8.htm">Deuteronomy 26:8</a></span><br />Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">Psalm 138:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a></span><br />who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-20.htm">Isaiah 19:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-8.htm">Jeremiah 1:8</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Acts 7:34</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a></span><br />He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-24.htm">Romans 7:24-25</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Send your hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;</p><p class="hdg">send</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-16.htm">Psalm 18:16</a></b></br> He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-17.htm">2 Samuel 22:17</a></b></br> He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/27-43.htm">Matthew 27:43</a></b></br> He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.</p><p class="hdg">hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">Psalm 69:1,2,14,15</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto <i>my</i> soul… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/93-3.htm">Psalm 93:3,4</a></b></br> The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/12-15.htm">Revelation 12:15,16</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="hdg">the hand</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Psalm 144:11</a></b></br> Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand <i>is</i> a right hand of falsehood:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-3.htm">Psalm 54:3</a></b></br> For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/9-2.htm">Nehemiah 9:2</a></b></br> And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/30-25.htm">Aliens</a> <a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/105-12.htm">Foreigners</a> <a href="/psalms/144-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/142-7.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/139-17.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/psalms/82-4.htm">Rid</a> <a href="/psalms/137-4.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/psalms/137-4.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/psalms/109-11.htm">Strangers</a> <a href="/psalms/143-6.htm">Stretch</a> <a href="/psalms/140-10.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Aliens</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Foreigners</a> <a href="/psalms/144-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/144-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/144-8.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/148-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-19.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Rid</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">Strangers</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-20.htm">Stretch</a> <a href="/psalms/147-18.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 144</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">David blesses God for his mercy both to him and to man</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-5.htm">He prays that God would powerfully deliver him from his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">He promises to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">He prays for the happy state of the kingdom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/144.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/144.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Reach down from on high;</b><br>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 <a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7-8</a>, 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.<p><b>set me free and rescue me</b><br>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 (<a href="/romans/8-2.htm">Romans 8:2</a>). The concept of rescue is also seen in the Exodus narrative, where God rescues His people from slavery.<p><b>from the deep waters,</b><br>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 (<a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a>). This imagery is used throughout the Psalms to describe situations of peril (<a href="/psalms/69.htm">Psalm 69:1-2</a>). 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 <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>, demonstrating His authority over chaos.<p><b>from the grasp of foreigners,</b><br>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 (<a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/144.htm">Psalm 144</a>, 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/foreigners.htm">Foreigners</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/deep_waters.htm">Deep Waters</a></b><br>Symbolic of overwhelming troubles or dangers, "deep waters" represent situations that are beyond human control and require divine intervention.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rescue_and_deliverance.htm">Rescue and Deliverance</a></b><br>Central themes in this verse, highlighting God's role as a savior and protector who intervenes in times of distress.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_power.htm">God's Sovereignty and Power</a></b><br>Recognize that God is above all circumstances and has the power to intervene in our lives, no matter how dire the situation may seem.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_deliverance.htm">Dependence on God for Deliverance</a></b><br>Like David, we should turn to God in times of trouble, trusting in His ability to rescue and deliver us from our "deep waters."<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_spiritual_enemies.htm">Understanding Spiritual Enemies</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_timing.htm">Faith in God's Timing</a></b><br>Trust that God's timing is perfect. He knows when to "reach down" and deliver us, even if it seems delayed from our perspective.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_means_of_seeking_help.htm">Prayer as a Means of Seeking Help</a></b><br>Use prayer as a way to call upon God for help, expressing our dependence on Him and our faith in His deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_144.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 144</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_blood_and_water_flow.htm">Why did Jesus' side release blood and water?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_87_7__how_are_all_'springs'_in_zion.htm">Psalm 87:7 - In what sense are all 'springs' in Zion, given that historically rivers and water sources are not exclusive to Jerusalem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_5_10_conflict_with_science.htm">In Job 5:10, how does asserting divine control over rain and crops stand against established meteorological science?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_christ's_obedience.htm">What does 'Deep calls to deep' in Psalm 42:7 mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/144.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Rid.</span>--The Hebrew verb means "to tear asunder," and is used of the gaping of the mouth (<a href="/psalms/22-13.htm" title="They gaped on me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.">Psalm 22:13</a>). The meaning here is got from the cognate Arabic, and Syriac<p><span class= "bld">Strange children.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">sons of the stranger.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/144.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Send thine hand from above</span>; literally, <span class="accented">reach out thy hands from on high</span>. Rid me; rather, <span class="accented">rescue me</span>. <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>And deliver me out of great waters.</span> "Great waters," or "deep waters," is a common metaphor in the Psalms for serious peril. David's peril at this time was <span class="cmt_word">from the hand of strange children</span>; literally, <span class="accented">sons of strangers</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. foreign foes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/144-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Reach down</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלַ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(šə·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from on high;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמָּ֫ר֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mā·rō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4791.htm">Strong's 4791: </a> </span><span class="str2">Altitude</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rescue me</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּצֵ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(pə·ṣê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6475.htm">Strong's 6475: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rend, open</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and deliver me</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֭הַצִּילֵנִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from deep</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">waters,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמַּ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mim·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the grasp</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדֶ֗יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of foreigners,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/144-7.htm">Psalm 144:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/144-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 144:7 Stretch out your hand from above rescue (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/144-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 144:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 144:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/144-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 144:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 144:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>