Psalm 144:1-2

Expanded Bible

A Prayer for Victory

Of David.

144 ·Praise [Blessed be] the Lord, my Rock [61:2],
    who trains ·me [^Lmy hands] for war,
    who trains ·me [^Lmy fingers] for battle.
²·He protects me like a strong, walled city, and he loves me [^LHe is my loyal one and my fortress].
    He is my ·defender [stronghold] and my ·Savior [rescuer],
my shield ·and my protection [^Lin whom I find refuge].
    He ·helps me keep my people under control [^Lsubdues my people under me].