Psalms 144:1
Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 144 connects to 10 cross-references. A psalm of David combining earlier psalms, praising the Lord as rock, fortress, and deliverer who trains hands for battle. David reflects on human transience — like a breath — and prays for divine rescue. The psalm ends with a …
Other Translations
Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, Andmy fingers to fight:
By David. Blessed <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah my rock, who is teaching My hands for war, my fingers for battle.
Praise be to the God of my strength, teaching my hands the use of the sword, and my fingers the art of fighting:
Cross References
For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.
How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and …
Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all …
Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art …
Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.