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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 144 - Introduction

* David acknowledges the great goodness of God, and prays for help. (1-8) He prays for the prosperity of his kingdom. (9-15)

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See also Psalms 144 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm is also ascribed to David. It is almost entirely a compilation of passages from other psalms - particularly Psalms 18 - newly arranged. Compare Psalms 18:34, with Psalms 144:1;...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    i. The Psalmist praises Jehovah as the Giver of victory (Psalms 144:1-2), and marvels that He Who is so great should condescend to care for man who is so insignificant and transitory (Psalms 144:3-4)....

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    CXLIV. There is nothing more curious in the composition of the psalter than the union of the two entirely dissimilar pieces which compose this psalm. Psalms 144:1 are a mere cento from former psalms,...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 144 A PSALM OF DAVID. This psalm was written by David; not on account of the return of the Jews from the Babylonish captivity, by a spirit of prophecy, as Theodoret; but on his...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2966. B.C. 1038._ We may infer from Psalms 144:2; Psalms 144:10, that David composed this Psalm after his accession to the throne. And yet it appears from Psalms 144:5, that it was written befo...

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