That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store ; or, "while our garners are full," etc. That our sheep may bring forth ; rather, and our sheep bring forth . Thousands and tea thousands in our streets ; rather, in our fields . Khutsoth ( חוּצוֹת ) is rendered "fields" by our translators in Job 5:10 and Proverbs 8:26 . read more
That our oxen may be strong to labor ; rather, and our oxen are heavily laden . A sign that an abundant harvest is being gathered in. That there be no breaking in, nor going out ; literally, and there is no breach and no removal ; i . e . no breach made in our walls, and no removal of our population into captivity. That there be no complaining in our streets ; rather, and no wailing in our streets . Here the description of a happy time ends, and a burst of congratulation... read more
That our garners may be full - That our fields may yield abundance, so that our granaries may be always filled.Affording all manner of store - Margin, “From kind to kind.” Hebrew, “From sort to sort;” that is, every sort or kind of produce or grain; all, in variety, that is needful for the supply of man and beast.That our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets - A great part of the wealth of Palestine always consisted in flocks of sheep; and, from the earliest periods,... read more
That our oxen may be strong to labour - Margin, “able to bear burdens;” or, “laden with flesh.” The Hebrew is simply loaded or laden: that is, with a burden; or, with flesh; or, as Gesenius renders it, with young. The latter idea would best suit the connection - that of cattle producing abundantly or multiplying.That there be no breaking in, nor going out - No breaking in of other cattle into enclosed grounds, and no escape of those which are shut up for pasture. That property may be safe... read more
Psalms 144:11-14. Rid me, and deliver me, &c. “Prayer is again made for a continuance of God’s favour, and a complete victory over every enemy; the happy consequences of which, in the establishment of Israel and the prosperity of Jerusalem, are described.” That our sons, &c. This mercy I ask not only for my own sake, but for the sake of thy people, that thine and our enemies being subdued, and peace established in the land, thy people may enjoy those blessings which thou hast... read more
Psalms 144:0 A king’s praiseMost of the verses in this psalm are found in some form in other parts of the book. This composition was probably made for use by the king on a special occasion of national celebration.Israel’s king praises the almighty God for his strong protection, which has repeatedly brought victory for his people over their enemies (1-2). As his thoughts broaden, the king praises God for his concern for the human race in general, particularly since men and women are unworthy of... read more
sheep = flocks. streets = open fields. Hebrew that which is outside the house. read more
strong to labour = well laden. no breaking in = no invasion. nor going out = no captivity. read more
Psalms 144This is a prayer that asks for deliverance during war. David praised God for granting victory in past battles and requested success in a present military encounter with an enemy. He was confident that God would save His people."This psalm is a mosaic, not a monolith; most of its material, short of the final verses, is drawn from other psalms of David, most substantially Psalms 18." [Note: Kidner, Psalms 73-150, p. 477.] read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 144:12-15
A golden age. "The psalmist recounts glorious victories in the past; complains that the nation is now beset by barbarous enemies, so false and treacherous that no covenant can be kept with them; prays for deliverance from them by an interposition great and glorious as had been vouchsafed of old; and anticipates the return of a golden age of peace and plenty." The people who have Jehovah for their God, who obey his will and are governed by his laws, will be distinguished in the following... read more