Psalms 144:1

Of David.

1 Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.

Psalms 144:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
ESV
1 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;
NLT
1 Praise the LORD, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.
MSG
1 Blessed be God, my mountain, who trains me to fight fair and well.
CSB
1 May the Lord my rock be praised, who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for warfare.

Psalms 144:1 In-Context

1 Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.
2 He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.
3 LORD, what are human beings that you care for them, mere mortals that you think of them?
4 They are like a breath; their days are like a fleeting shadow.
5 Part your heavens, LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, so that they smoke.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Genesis 49:24; Psalms 18:2,34
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