Question 1

What does “Blessed be the LORD my strength” mean in this passage?

Accepted Answer

When David says, “Blessed be the LORD my strength,” he is praising God as the one who gives him power and skill. David had been a simple shepherd, but God taught his “hands to war” and his “fingers to fight.” So he is not bragging about his own courage or talent. He is saying, in plain words, “Any strength I have comes from God.” For us, it shows that whatever abilities we have, whether for hard work, conflict, or daily tasks, are gifts from God that we should thank him for.

Question 2

Why does David ask, “LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him”?

Accepted Answer

David is amazed that the great God of heaven pays attention to small, weak people. He says man is like “vanity” and his days are like a passing shadow, here for a moment and then gone. When he asks, “What is man?” he is not asking for facts but expressing wonder. He knows people are sinful, short‑lived, and easily broken, yet God notices them, cares for them, and even chooses and uses them. This humble question leads him to praise God’s mercy even more.

Question 3

What are the “great waters” and the “strange children” that David wants deliverance from?

Accepted Answer

“Great waters” is a picture for overwhelming trouble, like floods that could drown a person. David feels surrounded by dangers and cares that are too strong for him. The “strange children” are people who should not be trusted, either foreign enemies or those around him who act like strangers to God’s ways. Their mouths speak empty words, and their “right hand is a right hand of falsehood,” meaning their promises and agreements cannot be relied on. David is asking God to pull him out of this flood of lies and hostility.

Question 4

What does it mean that their “right hand is a right hand of falsehood”?

Accepted Answer

In this passage the right hand stands for strength, agreement, and promise. When David says their “right hand is a right hand of falsehood,” he is saying that these people are dishonest even when they seem most serious. They may speak fair words, make oaths, or shake hands as if they will keep their word, but their hearts are not true. Their strength is used for lies instead of truth. This shows why David does not put his trust in human promises here, but turns to God, who is faithful and hates falsehood.

Question 5

Why does David say he will sing a “new song” to God?

Accepted Answer

David promises to sing a “new song” because he expects fresh help from God. When God rescues him again and gives new mercy, David does not want to repeat empty words. He wants his praise to match the living, present kindness of God. The new song is his way of saying, “You have helped me again, so I will thank you again in a fresh way.” He uses instruments as part of this praise. It reminds us that when God answers our prayers, we should respond with real, thoughtful thanks, not just habit.

Question 6

What kind of blessings does David ask for families and the nation?

Accepted Answer

David asks for very down‑to‑earth blessings. He prays that sons will grow like strong, healthy plants and that daughters will be like polished corner stones, beautiful and steady, holding up the house. He asks for full barns, lots of sheep, strong oxen for work, and safe streets with no attacks or cries of distress. He is not only thinking about his own comfort. As king, he desires a peaceful, settled life for the whole people, with good family life, honest work, and public safety. All of this he sees as coming from God’s hand.

Question 7

What does “Happy is that people, whose God is the LORD” teach about true happiness?

Accepted Answer

David ends by saying the people he described are happy, but then he goes deeper and says, “Happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.” Good children, full barns, and safe streets are real blessings, but they are not the deepest thing. True happiness is to belong to the Lord and to have him as God. Some of God’s people may not have all these outward gifts, yet they are still blessed because they have him. This line reminds us that God himself is our best good, and other gifts are extra kindness from him.

Question 8

How can this passage guide someone who feels weak or under attack?

Accepted Answer

This passage shows a man of God who feels both helped and still in danger. David knows God has trained and strengthened him, yet he is honest about enemies, lies, and pressures that feel like “great waters.” He does not pretend to be strong on his own. He turns that weakness into prayer, asking God to “send thine hand from above” and come near in power. For someone who feels weak, this gives a pattern: remember how God has helped before, admit your smallness, ask boldly for help again, and be ready to thank God with a “new song” when he answers.

Psalm 144:1

Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock

Of David.

Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock

Of David.

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Psalm 144:1

Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

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Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock

Of David.

Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock

Of David.

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