Psalms 144:1-8

1 By David: Blessed be ADONAI, my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle.
2 He shows me grace; and he is my fortress, my stronghold, in whom I find shelter, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me.
3 ADONAI, what are mere mortals, that you notice them at all; humans, that you think about them?
4 Man is like a puff of wind, his days like a fleeting shadow.
5 ADONAI, lower the heavens, and come down; touch the mountains, make them pour out smoke.
6 Shoot out lightning, and scatter them; send out your arrows, and rout them.
7 Reach out your hands from on high; rescue me; save me out of deep water, out of the power of strangers,
8 whose mouths speak worthless words and whose right hands swear false oaths.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.