Psalms 144

A Prayer for the Nation

1 I praise you, Lord!

You are my mighty rock,*144.1 mighty rock: See the note at 18.2.

and you teach me

how to fight my battles.

2 You are my friend, my fortress,

where I am safe.

You are my shield,

and you made me the ruler

of our people.*144.2 of our people: Some Hebrew manuscripts and ancient translations have "of the nations."