Psa 144:1 | MHM | STEP | David’s Praise and Prayer for God’s Help In this psalm, David begins by thanking God for past help and recognizing his total dependence on God. He remembers that God has been his strength, protector, and deliverer. David also thinks about how small and weak humans are compared to God, and he asks God to help him against his enemies. He knows that only God can give true victory and safety. v. 1-2 : David blesses the Lord for being his rock, his strength, and his fortress. He says, “Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight” (Psalm 144:1 ). David gives God credit for all his skills and victories. He calls God his goodness, fortress, high tower, deliverer, and shield. David knows that God is better protection than any strong building or weapon. He also thanks God for making him king and for giving him loyal people to rule (2 Samuel 5:7, 9 ).

‏ Psalms 144:1

David’s Praise and Prayer for God’s Help

In this psalm, David begins by thanking God for past help and recognizing his total dependence on God. He remembers that God has been his strength, protector, and deliverer. David also thinks about how small and weak humans are compared to God, and he asks God to help him against his enemies. He knows that only God can give true victory and safety.

v. 1-2: David blesses the Lord for being his rock, his strength, and his fortress. He says, “Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight” (Psalm 144:1 ^a). David gives God credit for all his skills and victories. He calls God his goodness, fortress, high tower, deliverer, and shield. David knows that God is better protection than any strong building or weapon. He also thanks God for making him king and for giving him loyal people to rule (2 Samuel 5:7, 9 ^b).