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
How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and …
For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.
He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; …
For who is God save the Lord? or who is a rock save our God?
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but …
Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.
Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art …