KJV ORIGINAL
Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise the LORD, my strength, who trains my hands for battle and teaches my fingers how to fight.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is praising God as his source of strength and the one who prepares him for the battles he must face.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to King David, who spent much of his life as a warrior defending Israel against enemies like the Philistines, Ammonites, and others. David understood that his military success came not from his own abilities, but from God's training and empowerment. In ancient Israel, kings were expected to be military leaders who would protect their people from surrounding hostile nations.
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