Psalms 144:1–2
BLESSED be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
¶ Blessed be the LORD my ††strength, which teacheth my hands to warre, and my fingers to fight.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. my rocke.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. to the warre, &c
My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
*‖My goodnes and my fortresse, my high tower and my deliuerer, my shield, and he in whome I trust: who subdueth my people vnder me.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, my mercie.
- *Cross-reference2.Sam.22.2,3, & .35, and 49. verses.
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- Psalms 18:34Rank 1 from verse 1
- 2 Samuel 22:35Rank 2 from verse 1
- Psalms 18:2Rank 3 from verse 1
2The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
2†The LORD is my rocke, and my fortresse, and my deliuerer: my God, my strength in whome I will trust, my buckler, and the horne of my saluation, and my high tower.
- Psalms 44:3–4Rank 4 from verse 1
3For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.
4Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.
3For they got not the land in possession by their owne sword, neither did their owne arme saue them: but thy right hand, and thine arme, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a fauour vnto them.
4Thou art my King, O God: command deliuerances for Iacob.
- Ephesians 6:10–11Rank 5 from verse 1
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, & in the power of his might.
11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the deuill.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4Rank 6 from verse 1
- Deuteronomy 32:30–31Rank 7 from verse 1
30How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the Lord had shut them up?
31For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.
30How should *one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rocke had sold them, and the LORD had shut them vp?
31For their rocke is not as our Rocke, euen our enemies themselues being iudges.
- Isaiah 45:24Rank 8 from verse 1
24Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
24‖Surely, shall one say, In the LORD haue I righteousnesse and strength: euen to him shall men come, and all that are incensed against him, shalbe ashamed.
- Psalms 60:12Rank 9 from verse 1
- Psalms 18:31Rank 10 from verse 1
- Psalms 71:3Rank 11 from verse 1
- Psalms 95:1Rank 12 from verse 1
- Isaiah 26:4Rank 13 from verse 1
From verse 2
- 2 Samuel 22:2–3Rank 1 from verse 2
2And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
3The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
2And he said, *The LORD is my rocke and my fortresse, and my deliuerer:
3The God of my rocke, in him will I trust: hee is my shield, and the horne of my saluation, my high tower, and my refuge, my Sauiour; thou sauest me from violence.
- Psalms 18:2Rank 2 from verse 2
2The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
2†The LORD is my rocke, and my fortresse, and my deliuerer: my God, my strength in whome I will trust, my buckler, and the horne of my saluation, and my high tower.
- Psalms 91:2Rank 3 from verse 2
- Psalms 59:9Rank 4 from verse 2
- Jeremiah 16:19Rank 5 from verse 2
19O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit.
19O LORD, my strength and my fortresse, and my refuge in the day of affliction; the Gentiles shall come vnto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say; Surely our fathers haue inherited lyes, vanitie, and things wherein there is no profit.
- Psalms 18:47Rank 6 from verse 2
- Psalms 84:9Rank 7 from verse 2
- 2 Samuel 22:40–48Rank 8 from verse 2
40For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.
41Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.
42They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the Lord, but he answered them not.
43Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.
44Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, thou hast kept me to be head of the heathen: a people which I knew not shall serve me.
45Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto me.
46Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places.
47The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
48It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,
40For thou hast girded mee with strength to battel: them that rose vp against me, hast thou †subdued vnder me.
41Thou hast also giuen mee the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.
42They looked, but there was none to saue: euen vnto the LORD, but he answered them not.
43Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth: I did stampe them as the myre of the street, and did spread them abroad.
44Thou also hast deliuered mee from the striuings of my people, thou hast kept mee to be head of the heathen: a people which I knew not, shall serue me.
45†Strangers shall ‖submit themselues vnto me: as soone as they heare, they shall be obedient vnto me.
46Strangers shall fade away: and they shall bee afraid out of their close places.
47The LORD liueth, and blessed be my rocke: and exalted be the God of the rocke of my saluation.
48It is God that †auengeth mee, and that bringeth downe the people vnder me:
- Psalms 110:3Rank 9 from verse 2
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Psalms 144:1
1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Instructs or makes known by teaching.
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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.
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Sense 1: Armed conflict. Sense 2: As a verb, to fight or contend.
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Sense 1: A battle, struggle, or contest. Sense 2: As a verb, to contend.
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Psalms 144:2
Moral excellence, kindness, generosity, or that which is good.
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Sense 1: A strong, fortified, defended place or stronghold providing protection. Sense 2: A secure refuge and defence.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
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One who delivers; one who releases or rescues; a preserver.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.
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Sense 1: Confidence or reliance placed in a person or thing. Sense 2: To rely upon, confide in, or place confidence in. Sense 3: Something committed to another's care or charge.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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1BLESSED be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
1¶ Blessed be the LORD my ††strength, which teacheth my hands to warre, and my fingers to fight.
Selected passage2My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
2*‖My goodnes and my fortresse, my high tower and my deliuerer, my shield, and he in whome I trust: who subdueth my people vnder me.
Selected passage3Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!
3* LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him? or the sonne of man, that thou makest account of him?