Psalms 144:10
Psalms 144:10 in Multiple Translations
to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.
It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
Thou art he that giveth salvation unto kings; Who rescueth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
It is God who gives salvation to kings; and who kept his servant David from the wounding sword.
to you, the one who gives victory to kings. You saved your servant David from death by the sword.
It is he that giueth deliuerance vnto Kings, and rescueth Dauid his seruant from the hurtfull sworde.
Who is giving deliverance to kings, Who is freeing David His servant from the sword of evil.
You are he who gives salvation to kings, who rescues David, his servant, from the deadly sword.
It is he that giveth salvation to kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
Let all thy works, O lord, praise thee: and let thy saints bless thee.
You enable kings to defeat their enemies; and you rescued me, your servant David, from being killed by my enemies’ swords.
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Psalms 144:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/נּוֹתֵ֥ן
תְּשׁוּעָ֗ה
לַ/מְּלָ֫כִ֥ים
הַ֭/פּוֹצֶה
אֶת
דָּוִ֥ד
עַבְדּ֗/וֹ
מֵ/חֶ֥רֶב
רָעָֽה
הַ/נּוֹתֵ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Art | V-Qal
תְּשׁוּעָ֗ה
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
deliverance
N-fs
לַ/מְּלָ֫כִ֥ים
melek
H4428
King's
Prep | N-mp
הַ֭/פּוֹצֶה
pâtsâh
H6475
to open
Art | V-Qal
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
דָּוִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
עַבְדּ֗/וֹ
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
מֵ/חֶ֥רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
Prep | N-fs
רָעָֽה
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 144:10
הַ/נּוֹתֵ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Art | V-Qal
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
תְּשׁוּעָ֗ה
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
"deliverance"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word means salvation or deliverance, often describing God's rescue of his people. It appears in books like Psalms and Isaiah, where God promises to save and deliver his people.
Definition: : salvation 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) deliverance (usually by God through human agency) 1b) salvation (spiritual in sense) Also means: te.shu.ah (תְּשׁוּעָה ": victory" H8668H)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. See also: Judges 15:18; Psalms 40:17; Psalms 33:17.
לַ/מְּלָ֫כִ֥ים
melek
H4428
"King's"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
הַ֭/פּוֹצֶה
pâtsâh
H6475
"to open"
Art | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to open or set free, often used to describe speaking or uttering something. It can also mean to deliver or rescue someone, and is used in various ways in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to part, open, separate, set free 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to open (mouth), utter 1a2) to snatch away, set free
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: deliver, gape, open, rid, utter. See also: Genesis 4:11; Psalms 66:14; Psalms 22:14.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
דָּוִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
עַבְדּ֗/וֹ
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
מֵ/חֶ֥רֶב
chereb
H2719
"sword"
Prep | N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
רָעָֽה
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 144:10
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- Context
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- Psalms 144:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 144:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 144:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 144:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 144:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 144:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 144:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 144:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 144:10
- Sermons on Psalms 144:10
Context — Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock
8whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.
9I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—
10to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.
11Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful. 12Then our sons will be like plants nurtured in their youth, our daughters like corner pillars carved to adorn a palace.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 18:50 | Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever. |
| 2 | Psalms 140:7 | O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle. |
| 3 | Psalms 33:16–18 | No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save. Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 21:16–17 | Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 17:45–46 | But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 8:6–14 | Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem. And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze. When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer, he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze, and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued— from Edom and Moab, from the Ammonites and Philistines and Amalekites, and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah. And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. |
| 7 | Isaiah 45:1–6 | This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. For the sake of Jacob My servant and Israel My chosen one, I call you by name; I have given you a title of honor, though you have not known Me. I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 5:19–25 | So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. There the Philistines abandoned their idols, and David and his men carried them away. Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. So David inquired of the LORD, who answered, “Do not march straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has marched out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” So David did as the LORD had commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 27:6–8 | So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. As for the nation or kingdom that does not serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and does not place its neck under his yoke, I will punish that nation by sword and famine and plague, declares the LORD, until I have destroyed it by his hand. |
| 10 | 2 Kings 5:1 | Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. |
Psalms 144:10 Summary
Psalms 144:10 is a verse that reminds us that God is the one who gives victory to those in power, and He also cares about the needs of His servants, like David. Just as God freed David from the deadly sword, He can also give us victory in our lives, as seen in 1 Corinthians 15:57. This verse encourages us to trust in God's power and provision, and to give thanks to Him for the victories He gives us, just as David did in Psalms 103:1-5. By trusting in God, we can overcome any challenge we face, and live a life that honors Him, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of victory is being referred to in Psalms 144:10?
The verse is talking about God giving victory to kings, which can be seen in the context of King David's life, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 18:14, where it says that David had success in all his undertakings, for the Lord was with him.
Who is the servant David mentioned in Psalms 144:10?
The servant David refers to King David himself, who was a servant of God, as seen in Psalms 78:70-71, where it says that God chose David to be the shepherd of His people Israel.
What is the deadly sword that God freed David from?
The deadly sword can be interpreted as the various dangers and enemies that David faced, such as Goliath, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 17:51, where David defeated Goliath with God's help, or the sword of the Philistines, as seen in 1 Samuel 23:8, where David was pursued by the Philistines.
How does this verse apply to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that God is the one who gives us victory in our lives, just as He gave victory to King David, as seen in 2 Corinthians 2:14, where it says that God leads us in triumphal procession in Christ, and we can trust in His power and provision to overcome any challenge we face, just as David did in 1 Samuel 30:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to give me victory, and how can I trust in His power to overcome them?
- How can I, like King David, acknowledge and give thanks to God for the victories He gives me in my life, as seen in Psalms 9:1?
- In what ways can I be a servant of God, like David, and what does that mean for my daily life and relationships, as seen in Matthew 20:26-28?
- How does the knowledge of God's power and provision affect my attitude towards the challenges I face, and how can I apply the lessons from David's life to my own, as seen in Romans 8:37?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 144:10
[It is he] that giveth salvation to kings,.... Which is the reason of singing the new song to the Lord, or this is the matter of it.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 144:10
It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 144:10
Kings are not preserved by their own power or prudence, but by God’ s special providence, which for the public good of the world watcheth over them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 144:10
Psalms 144:10 [It is he] that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword. Ver. 10. It is he that giveth salvation (or victory) unto kings] Ferdinand, king of Arragon, sending his son against the Florentines, thus bespake him: Victoria mihi crede, non hominum disciplinis aut industria comparatur, sed Dei O.M. benignitate et arbitrio, Deum igitur imprimis cole, in eum confide, a quo tum victorias omnes tum optima quaeque provenire dubio procul est, &c.: Believe me, son, victories are not gotten by art or industry, but given of God (Val. Max. Christian., p. 516). Who delivereth David his servant] All kings are God’ s servants for the common good of mankind, saith Plutarch, but David by a specialty (Plut. προςηγεμονααπαιδευτον). From the hurtful sword] Of Goliath, saith the Chaldee, and of all his other enemies; for (as it was said of Queen Elizabeth) he swam to the crown through a sea of sorrows, and might rather marvel that he was, than muse that he should not be, were it not that God’ s holy hand had protected him beyond expectation.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 144:10
(10) David his servant.—See Psalms 18:50.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 144:10
Verse 10. He that giveth salvation unto kings] Monarchy, in the principle, is from God: it is that form of government which, in the course of the Divine providence, has principally prevailed; and that which, on the whole, has been most beneficial to mankind. God, therefore, has it under his peculiar protection. It is by him that kings reign; and by his special providence they are protected.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 144:10
10. Cp. Psalms 18:50. Who giveth salvation (or victory) unto kings may be meant as a general truth not to be limited to Israel only (cp. Psalms 33:16), and David his servant may denote the typical ruler of Jehovah’s people (cp. Ezekiel 34:23); or the reference may be historical, who gave victory … who rescued David. the hurtful (lit. evil) sword] i.e. from the calamity of war. The Targ. renders ‘the evil sword of Goliath,’ but the reference is quite general.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 144:10
It is he that giveth salvation unto kings - Margin, “Victory.” The Hebrew word means “salvation,” but it is used here in the sense of deliverance or rescue. Even “kings,” with all their armies, have no hope but in God.
Sermons on Psalms 144:10
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How Clean Are Your Hands? by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe emphasizes the importance of maintaining clean hands and righteousness before God, highlighting how God rewards those who walk in integrity and keep His ways. Throug |
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Thou Hast Covered My Head by Bob Jones Sr. | In this sermon, Dr. Bob Jones Sr. emphasizes the importance of staying faithful to God despite the difficulties and problems we may face. He encourages believers to persevere in th |
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The Ministry of Refreshing Others by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the ministry of refreshing others, highlighting the importance of believers having a ministry and being used by God to bring comfort and refreshment to those |
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A Thief in a Parking Lot by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual warfare and understanding our authority in Christ to push back the powers of darkness. It encourages believers to stand firm, put |
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Voices From Hell Speaking to America - Part 3 by Alan Cairns | This sermon delves into the prophetic lamentation of the impending destruction of Pharaoh, his armies, and the great Egyptian nation, challenging the false hope placed in Egypt's m |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 31:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the situation in which the people of Jerusalem find themselves. The Assyrian army, known for their cruelty, is conquering cities and mo |
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God Works for Those Who Wait for Him by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the importance of trusting in the Lord's work for those who wait for Him, emphasizing that God's labor surpasses human efforts in providing for our needs and |