Blessed be the Lord my strength; or, "my rock" (comp. Psalms 18:2, Psalms 18:46; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 62:7, etc.). Which teacheth my hands to war, dud my fingers to fight (comp. Psalms 18:34).
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Psalms 144:1
Psalms 144:1
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A PSALM in which praise and prayer are commingled. Almost certainly Davidic:
1. From the title.
2. From the style.
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