Psalms 144:1
What does Psalms 144:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 144:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, Andmy fingers to fight:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, Andmy fingers to fight:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Praise be to the God of my strength, teaching my hands the use of the sword, and my fingers the art of fighting:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862By David. Blessed <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah my rock, who is teaching My hands for war, my fingers for battle.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Praise, for David himself. I will extol thee, O God my king: and I will bless thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Blessed be Jehovah my rock, who teacheth my hands to war, my fingers to fight;
Context
v.1This passage
v.2My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 26:4
Trust ye in Jehovah for ever; for in Jehovah, even Jehovah, is an everlasting rock.
- Psalms 60:12
Through God we shall do valiantly; For he it is that will tread down our adversaries.
- Psalms 18:2
Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
- 2 Samuel 22:35
He teacheth my hands to war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
- Psalms 18:31
For who is God, save Jehovah? And who is a rock, besides our God,
- Isaiah 45:24
Only in Jehovah, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength; even to him shall men come; and all they that were incensed against him shall be put to shame.
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