Psalm 144:10

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 144:9-15

The method is the same in this latter part of the psalm as in the former; David first gives glory to God and then begs mercy from him. I. He praises God for the experiences he had had of his goodness to him and the encouragements he had to expect further mercy from him, Ps. 144:9, 10. In the midst of his complaints concerning the power and treachery of his enemies, here is a holy exultation in his God: I will sing a new song to thee, O God! a song of praise for new mercies, for those... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 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. The Lord is the Preserver of men and beasts, the Saviour of all men, and especially of them that believe; who are in a spiritual sense kings and priests unto God; and in a temporal sense he saves high and low, rich and poor: but there is a particular providence respecting kings; who, as they are the powers ordained of God, and are his vicegerents on earth, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 144:10

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. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 144:1-15

National piety and prosperity. The latter part of this psalm seems hardly to belong to the former; but looking at it in the light of the last verses, we regard it as an utterance which has in view, from first to last, the well-being of the nation. Thus considered, we have— I. THE ONE TRUE SOURCE OF NATIONAL SECURITY . ( Psalms 144:1 , Psalms 144:2 , Psalms 144:10 .) The writer is presumably David. He takes the position of a leader, of a warrior-king. And though we ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 144:1-15

What the goodness of God does for me and in me. This psalm is a string of quotations, mostly from Psalms 18:1-50 ; as any reference Bible will show; and as that psalm is almost undisputedly one of David's composition, therefore this, which owes so much to it, may be called his likewise. It is also one of the war-psalms, breathing the fierce and sometimes the truculent spirit, the presence of which in these psalms has so often perplexed the Christian reader. In order to understand such... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 144:10

It is he that giveth salvation unto kings . There has always been a belief, especially in the East, that "a divinity doth hedge a king." Saul himself was regarded by David as sacrosanct, and to kill him, even at his own request, was a sacrilege ( 2 Samuel 1:14-16 ). Who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword. David speaks of himself by name, not only here, but in Psalms 18:50 ; 2 Samuel 7:26 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 144:10

The first stage of salvation is deliverance. "Who rescueth David his servant from the hurtful sword." This describes what is involved in "giving salvation unto kings." An act of deliverance is always the beginning of salvation; but such act of deliverance is only a beginning. I. AN ACT OF DELIVERANCE IS THE BEGINNING OF SALVATION . This is the truth of a fact that is once for all illustrated in the history of Israel. God would saw that people in a large sense of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 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. They seem to be the most powerful of men, but they are, like all other people, wholly dependent on him for deliverance from danger. David thus recognizes his own entire dependence. Though a king in the divine purpose and in fact, yet he had no power but as derived from God; he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 144:9-10

Psalms 144:9-10. I will sing a new song unto thee When thou hast granted this my request, Psalms 144:7-8, which I know assuredly thou wilt do. He giveth salvation to kings Who 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. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 144:1-15

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

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