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Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/144.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/144.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/144.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/144.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of David. Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, <i>and</i> my fingers to fight:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/144.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of David. Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, <i>And</i> my fingers for battle—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/144.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, <i>And</i> my fingers for battle;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/144.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/144.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, <i>And</i> my fingers for battle;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/144.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, My fingers for battle;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/144.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock <i>and</i> my great strength, Who trains my hands for war And my fingers for battle;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/144.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for warfare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/144.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Davidic. May the LORD, my rock, be praised, who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for warfare. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/144.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, And my fingers to fight:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/144.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I praise you, LORD! You are my mighty rock, and you teach me how to fight my battles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/144.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my rock, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/144.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[By David.] Thank the LORD, my rock, who trained my hands to fight and my fingers to do battle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/144.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, my protector! He trains me for battle and prepares me for war. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/144.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for warfare,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/144.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/144.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />By David. The LORD, my protector, deserves praise--the one who trains my hands for battle, and my fingers for war, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/144.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[By David.] Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to battle:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/144.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, who teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/144.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />By David. Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, who trains my hands to war, and my fingers to battle— <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/144.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />BY DAVID. Blessed [is] YHWH my Rock, "" Who is teaching My hands for war, "" My fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/144.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> By David. Blessed is Jehovah my rock, who is teaching My hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/144.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To David. Blessed be Jehovah my rock, teaching my hands for the encounter, my fingers for war;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/144.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord my God, who teacheth my hands to fight, and my fingers to war. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/144.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 143:1>A Psalm of David versus Goliath. Blessed is the Lord, my God, who trains my hands for the battle and my fingers for the war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/144.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/144.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/144.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />BLESSED be the LORD, my strength, who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/144.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH who teaches my hands for war and my fingers for battle!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/144.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />[A Psalm] of David. Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who traineth my hands for war, And my fingers for battle;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/144.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of David concerning Goliad. Blessed <i>be</i> the Lord my God, who instructs my hands for battle, <i>and</i> my fingers for war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/144-1.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=17748" 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">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">Of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse."> Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">be the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6697.htm" title="6697: ṣū·rî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rock, cliff. Or tsur; from tsuwr; properly, a cliff; generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge.">my Rock,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: ham·lam·mêḏ (Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">who trains</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏay (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">my hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/7128.htm" title="7128: laq·rāḇ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A battle, war. From qarab; hostile encounter.">for war,</a> <a href="/hebrew/676.htm" title="676: ’eṣ·bə·‘ō·w·ṯay (N-fpc:: 1cs) -- A finger. From the same as tseba'; something to sieze with, i.e. A finger; by analogy, a toe.">my fingers</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for battle.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>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.…<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="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Psalm 18:34</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-17</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3-4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-25.htm">Isaiah 49:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">2 Timothy 4:7</a></span><br />I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-22.htm">1 Chronicles 5:22</a></span><br />and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Zechariah 10:5</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed be the LORD my strength which teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:</p><p class="hdg">A Psalm of David.</p><p class="hdg">my strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2,31</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> 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, <i>and</i> my high tower… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Psalm 71:3</a></b></br> Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou <i>art</i> my rock and my fortress.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1</a></b></br> O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.</p><p class="hdg">teacheth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Psalm 18:34</a></b></br> He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3,4</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a></b></br> Through God we shall do valiantly: for he <i>it is that</i> shall tread down our enemies.</p><p class="hdg">to war.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/140-7.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/psalms/137-9.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/143-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/140-7.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/psalms/8-3.htm">Fingers</a> <a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/142-7.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/143-12.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/141-7.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/143-7.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/89-43.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/psalms/94-10.htm">Teaches</a> <a href="/psalms/94-10.htm">Teacheth</a> <a href="/psalms/143-10.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Traineth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Trains</a> <a href="/psalms/129-7.htm">Use</a> <a href="/psalms/140-2.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/psalms/144-15.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/144-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Fingers</a> <a href="/psalms/144-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/144-15.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/144-10.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Teaches</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Teacheth</a> <a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">Traineth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">Trains</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Use</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">War</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'; 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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.<p><b>Blessed be the LORD,</b><br>The phrase "Blessed be the LORD" is a common expression of praise and worship in the Psalms. It acknowledges God's sovereignty and goodness. In the Hebrew context, blessing God is an act of adoration and gratitude, recognizing His role as the source of all blessings. This phrase sets the tone for the psalm, emphasizing a heart of worship and dependence on God.<p><b>my Rock,</b><br>Referring to God as "my Rock" signifies stability, protection, and refuge. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a rock was a symbol of strength and permanence. For David, who often sought refuge in the rocky wilderness during his flight from Saul, this metaphor would have been particularly poignant. It also connects to other scriptures where God is described as a rock, such as <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a> and <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>, highlighting His unchanging nature and reliability.<p><b>who trains my hands for war,</b><br>This phrase reflects the belief that God equips His people for the challenges they face. For David, a warrior king, this training was literal, as he engaged in numerous battles to establish and defend Israel. Theologically, it underscores the idea that God prepares and empowers His followers for spiritual warfare, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are called to put on the full armor of God.<p><b>my fingers for battle.</b><br>The mention of "fingers" suggests precision and skill in combat, indicating that God not only provides strength but also the ability to execute tasks effectively. In a broader spiritual sense, this can be seen as God equipping believers with the necessary skills and discernment to navigate life's challenges. This phrase also echoes the idea of God’s intimate involvement in the details of our lives, ensuring that we are prepared for the specific battles we face.<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 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/war_and_battle.htm">War and Battle</a></b><br>These terms refer to the physical and spiritual conflicts that David faced. They symbolize the struggles believers encounter in their spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_rock.htm">God as Our Rock</a></b><br>God 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_training.htm">Divine Training</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Our battles are not just physical but spiritual. We must be prepared with the armor of God, relying on His strength and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessing_and_gratitude.htm">Blessing and Gratitude</a></b><br>Recognizing and blessing God for His provision and training fosters a heart of gratitude and dependence on Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation.htm">Active Participation</a></b><br>While God equips us, we must actively engage in the battles of life, using the skills and strength He provides.<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/how_does_psalm_144_1_align_with_peace.htm">How can Psalm 144:1’s portrayal of God training hands for war be reconciled with other biblical teachings on peace (e.g., Matthew 5:9)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_is_it_time_to_harm_or_to_heal.htm">When is war or peace appropriate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_fighting.htm">What is the Bible's stance on fighting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_is_war_or_peace_appropriate.htm">When is war or peace appropriate?</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>(1) <span class= "bld">Strength.--</span>Rather, <span class= "ital">rock. </span>Comp. <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm" title="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 18:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/18-46.htm" title="The LORD lives; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.">Psalm 18:46</a>. LXX. and Vulg., "my God."<p><span class= "bld">Which teacheth.--</span>See <a href="/psalms/18-34.htm" title="He teaches my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.">Psalm 18:34</a>. More literally,<p>"Who traineth my hands for war,<p>My fingers for fight."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/144.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed be the Lord my strength</span>; or, "my rock" (comp. <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2, 46</a>; <a href="/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Psalm 62:7</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">Which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Psalm 18:34</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/144-1.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">Of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָוִ֨ד ׀</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֘ר֤וּךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rūḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[be] the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֨ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my rock,</span><br /><span class="heb">צוּרִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(ṣū·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6697.htm">Strong's 6697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who trains</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמְלַמֵּ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(ham·lam·mêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To exercise in, learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common 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">for war,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַקְרָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(laq·rāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7128.htm">Strong's 7128: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hostile encounter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my fingers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֝צְבְּעוֹתַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’eṣ·bə·‘ō·w·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_676.htm">Strong's 676: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for battle.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמִּלְחָמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 144:1 By David (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/143-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 143:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 143:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/144-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 144:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 144:2" /></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>