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Shoot your arrows and confuse them!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/144.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Flash forth the lightning and scatter them; send out your arrows and rout them!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/144.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Flash forth Your lightning and scatter them; shoot Your arrows and rout them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/144.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/144.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Flash forth lightning and scatter them; Shoot out Your arrows and destroy them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/144.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Flash forth lightning and scatter them; Send out Your arrows and confuse them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/144.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Flash forth lightning and scatter them; Send out Your arrows and confuse them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/144.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Flash forth lightning and scatter them; Send out Thine arrows and confuse them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/144.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Flash forth lightning and scatter them; Send out Your arrows and confuse them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/144.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Flash lightning and scatter my enemies; Send out Your arrows and confuse <i>and</i> embarrass <i>and</i> frustrate them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/144.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Flash your lightning and scatter the foe; shoot your arrows and rout them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/144.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Flash Your lightning and scatter the foe; shoot Your arrows and rout them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/144.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Cast forth lightning, and scatter them; Send out thine arrows, and discomfit them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/144.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Use your lightning as arrows to scatter my enemies and make them run away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/144.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Cast forth lightning, and scatter them; send out thine arrows, and discomfit them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/144.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hurl bolts of lightning, and scatter them. Shoot your arrows, and throw them into confusion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/144.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Send flashes of lightning and scatter your enemies; shoot your arrows and send them running. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/144.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Send forth lightning and scatter the enemy, shoot your arrows and confuse them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/144.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Flash forth Your lightning and scatter them; shoot Your arrows and rout them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/144.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hurl lightning bolts and scatter them! Shoot your arrows and rout them! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/144.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Throw out lightning, and scatter them. Send out your arrows, and rout them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/144.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot thy arrows, and destroy them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/144.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Throw out lightning, and scatter them. Send out your arrows, and rout them. <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 lightning, and scatter them, "" Send forth Your arrows, and trouble them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/144.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Send forth lightning, and scatter them, Send forth Thine arrows, and trouble them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/144.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Send forth the lightning, and thou wilt scatter them: send thine arrows, and thou wilt destroy them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/144.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Send forth lightning, and thou shalt scatter them: shoot out thy arrows, and thou shalt trouble them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/144.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 143:6>Send a flash of lightning, and you will scatter them. Shoot your arrows, and you will set them in disarray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/144.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Flash forth lightning and scatter my foes; shoot your arrows and rout them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/144.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Make the lightning flash and scatter them; send out your arrows and rout them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/144.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Cast forth lightning, and scatter them; shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/144.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Cause your lightnings to flash and trouble them; send your arrows and scatter them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/144.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Cast forth lightning, and scatter them; Send out Thine arrows, and discomfit them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/144.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Send lightning, and thou shalt scatter them: send forth thine arrows, and thou shalt discomfit them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/144-6.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=17791" 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">5</span>Part Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1299.htm" title="1299: bə·rō·wq (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To flash (of lightning). A primitive root; to lighten.">Flash forth</a> <a href="/hebrew/1300.htm" title="1300: bā·rāq (N-ms) -- Lightning. From baraq; lightning; by analogy, a gleam; concretely, a flashing sword.">Your lightning</a> <a href="/hebrew/6327.htm" title="6327: ū·ṯə·p̄î·ṣêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf-2ms:: 3mp) -- To be dispersed or scattered. A primitive root; to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively.">and scatter them;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šə·laḥ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">shoot</a> <a href="/hebrew/2671.htm" title="2671: ḥiṣ·ṣe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- From chatsats; properly, a piercer, i.e. An arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear.">Your arrows</a> <a href="/hebrew/2000.htm" title="2000: ū·ṯə·hum·mêm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-2ms:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to put in commotion; by implication, to disturb, drive, destroy.">and rout them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners,…<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="/exodus/9-23.htm">Exodus 9:23</a></span><br />So Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning struck the earth. So the LORD rained down hail upon the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-15.htm">2 Samuel 22:15</a></span><br />He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Psalm 18:14</a></span><br />He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-35.htm">Job 38:35</a></span><br />Can you send the lightning bolts on their way? Do they report to you, ‘Here we are’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm">Isaiah 30:30</a></span><br />And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-11.htm">Habakkuk 3:11</a></span><br />Sun and moon stood still in their places at the flash of Your flying arrows, at the brightness of Your shining spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/8-5.htm">Revelation 8:5</a></span><br />Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a></span><br />Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/16-18.htm">Revelation 16:18</a></span><br />And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10</a></span><br />As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">Psalm 29:3-9</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. / The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. / The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17-18</a></span><br />The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-4.htm">Psalm 97:4</a></span><br />His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-7.htm">Psalm 104:7</a></span><br />At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-6.htm">Isaiah 29:6</a></span><br />you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out your arrows, and destroy them.</p><p class="hdg">cast forth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-13.htm">Psalm 18:13,14</a></b></br> The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail <i>stones</i> and coals of fire… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17,18</a></b></br> The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-12.htm">2 Samuel 22:12-15</a></b></br> And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, <i>and</i> thick clouds of the skies… </p><p class="hdg">shoot out</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-12.htm">Psalm 7:12</a></b></br> If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-12.htm">Psalm 21:12</a></b></br> Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, <i>when</i> thou shalt make ready <i>thine arrows</i> upon thy strings against the face of them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-5.htm">Psalm 45:5</a></b></br> Thine arrows <i>are</i> sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; <i>whereby</i> the people fall under thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/127-4.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/psalms/140-10.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/psalms/55-9.htm">Confuse</a> <a href="/psalms/143-12.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/esther/9-24.htm">Discomfit</a> <a href="/psalms/143-12.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/job/41-18.htm">Flash</a> <a href="/psalms/139-7.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/psalms/143-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/105-32.htm">Lightning</a> <a href="/psalms/78-66.htm">Rout</a> <a href="/psalms/106-27.htm">Scatter</a> <a href="/psalms/132-17.htm">Shoot</a> <a href="/psalms/108-9.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/psalms/143-11.htm">Trouble</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/26-18.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-14.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Confuse</a> <a href="/psalms/145-20.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/psalms/145-20.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/exodus/23-27.htm">Discomfit</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-10.htm">Flash</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-8.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/psalms/144-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/148-8.htm">Lightning</a> <a href="/judges/1-5.htm">Rout</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm">Scatter</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-2.htm">Shoot</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-14.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-26.htm">Trouble</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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In biblical times, lightning was often seen as a direct manifestation of God's presence and power. The imagery of lightning is used throughout the Bible to signify God's might and judgment (e.g., <a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a>, <a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Psalm 18:14</a>). The scattering of enemies through divine intervention is a recurring theme, emphasizing God's ability to protect and deliver His people. This reflects the historical context of Israel often being surrounded by hostile nations and relying on God's intervention for victory.<p><b>shoot Your arrows and rout them.</b><br>The metaphor of God shooting arrows is a vivid depiction of divine warfare. Arrows symbolize swift and precise judgment. In ancient warfare, arrows were a primary weapon, and their use here signifies God's active role in defeating His enemies. This imagery is consistent with other scriptural references where God is depicted as a warrior (e.g., <a href="/deuteronomy/32-23.htm">Deuteronomy 32:23</a>, <a href="/habakkuk/3-11.htm">Habakkuk 3:11</a>). The term "rout" indicates a complete and decisive victory, underscoring the belief in God's ultimate sovereignty and ability to overcome any opposition. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is portrayed in Revelation as a conquering King who defeats His enemies with divine power.<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 was the second king of Israel, known for his military prowess and deep relationship with God. This psalm reflects his reliance on God for victory over his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The psalm speaks of adversaries that David faces, representing both physical enemies in battle and spiritual adversaries that oppose God's people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in the psalm, God is depicted as a divine warrior who intervenes on behalf of His people, using elements of nature as instruments of His power.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/lightning_and_arrows.htm">Lightning and Arrows</a></b><br>These are metaphors for God's power and judgment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, lightning was often associated with divine intervention and power.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>The imagery of battle is prevalent, symbolizing the spiritual and physical struggles faced by believers, with God as the ultimate source of victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battle.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battle</a></b><br>God is depicted as a warrior who fights on behalf of His people. Believers can trust in His sovereignty and power in their spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>Just as God intervened for David, He is present in the lives of believers today, ready to act in times of trouble and distress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The imagery of lightning and arrows can be applied to spiritual warfare, where prayer and faith are the believer's weapons against spiritual adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_power.htm">Trust in God's Power</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to rely on God's power rather than their own strength, recognizing that true victory comes from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_judgment.htm">God's Judgment</a></b><br>The scattering of enemies serves as a reminder of God's righteous judgment against those who oppose Him and His people.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/144.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Cast forth lightning.--</span>Literally, <span class= "ital">lighten lightning, </span>the verb being quite peculiar to this place.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/144.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thins arrows, and destroy them</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Psalm 18:14</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/144-6.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">Flash forth</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּר֣וֹק</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rō·wq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1299.htm">Strong's 1299: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flash (of lightning)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your lightning</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֭רָק</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1300.htm">Strong's 1300: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lightning, a gleam, a flashing sword</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and scatter them;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּתְפִיצֵ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·p̄î·ṣêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6327.htm">Strong's 6327: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be dispersed or scattered</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shoot</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">Your arrows</span><br /><span class="heb">חִ֝צֶּ֗יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥiṣ·ṣe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2671.htm">Strong's 2671: </a> </span><span class="str2">A piercer, an arrow, a wound, thunderbolt, the shaft of a, spear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and rout them.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּתְהֻמֵּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·hum·mêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2000.htm">Strong's 2000: </a> </span><span class="str2">To make a noise, move noisily, confuse, discomfit</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/144-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 144:6 Throw out lightning and scatter them (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/144-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 144:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 144:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/144-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 144:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 144:7" /></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>