Psalms 144:10 - Exposition

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 .