Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Reach down your hand from on high; deliver me and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hands of foreigners New Living Translation Reach down from heaven and rescue me; rescue me from deep waters, from the power of my enemies. English Standard Version Stretch out your hand from on high; rescue me and deliver me from the many waters, from the hand of foreigners, Berean Standard Bible Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners, King James Bible Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children; New King James Version Stretch out Your hand from above; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, From the hand of foreigners, New American Standard Bible Reach out with Your hand from on high; Rescue me and save me from great waters, From the hand of foreigners NASB 1995 Stretch forth Your hand from on high; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of aliens NASB 1977 Stretch forth Thy hand from on high; Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of aliens Legacy Standard Bible Send forth Your hand from on high; Set me free and deliver me out of many waters, Out of the hand of foreigners Amplified Bible Stretch out Your hand from above; Set me free and rescue me from great waters, Out of the hands of [hostile] foreigners [who surround us] Christian Standard Bible Reach down from on high; rescue me from deep water, and set me free from the grasp of foreigners Holman Christian Standard Bible Reach down from heaven; rescue me from deep water, and set me free from the grasp of foreigners American Standard Version Stretch forth thy hand from above; Rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of aliens; Contemporary English Version Reach down from heaven and set me free. Save me from the mighty flood English Revised Version Stretch forth thine hand from above; rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hand of strangers; GOD'S WORD® Translation Stretch out your hands from above. Snatch me, and rescue me from raging waters and from foreigners' hands. Good News Translation Reach down from above, pull me out of the deep water, and rescue me; save me from the power of foreigners, International Standard Version Reach down your hand from your high place; rescue me and deliver me from mighty waters, from the control of foreigners. NET Bible Reach down from above! Grab me and rescue me from the surging water, from the power of foreigners, New Heart English Bible Stretch out your hand from above, rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hands of foreigners; Webster's Bible Translation Send thy hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleReach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners, World English Bible Stretch out your hand from above, rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hands of foreigners, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSend forth Your hand from on high, "" Free me, and deliver me from many waters, "" From the hand of sons of a stranger, Young's Literal Translation Send forth Thy hand from on high, Free me, and deliver me from many waters, From the hand of sons of a stranger, Smith's Literal Translation Send thy hands from height; snatch me away, and deliver me from many waters, from the hand of the sons of the stranger; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePut forth thy hand from on high, take me out, and deliver me from many waters: from the hand of strange children: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Reach out your hand from on high; deliver me from the many waters; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes. New Revised Standard Version Stretch out your hand from on high; set me free and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hand of aliens, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleStretch forth thy hand from above; deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of the ungodly, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Reach your hand from the high place and draw me out of many waters and from the hand of the evil ones! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Stretch forth Thy hands from on high; Rescue me, and deliver me out of many waters, Out of the hand of strangers; Brenton Septuagint Translation Send forth thine hand from on high; rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hand of strange children; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock…6Flash forth Your lightning and scatter them; shoot Your arrows and rout them. 7Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners, 8whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.… Cross References Isaiah 59:1 Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. 2 Samuel 22:17 He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. Psalm 18:16 He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. Isaiah 63:12 who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, Exodus 6:6 Therefore tell the Israelites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. Deuteronomy 26:8 Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders. Psalm 138:7 If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me. Psalm 18:48 who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. Isaiah 19:20 It will be a sign and a witness to the LORD of Hosts in the land of Egypt. When they cry out to the LORD because of their oppressors, He will send them a savior and defender to rescue them. Jeremiah 1:8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Acts 7:34 I have indeed seen the oppression of My people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to deliver them. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.’ 2 Corinthians 1:10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Romans 7:24-25 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? / Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. Treasury of Scripture Send your hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children; send Psalm 18:16 2 Samuel 22:17 Matthew 27:43 hand. Psalm 69:1,2,14,15 Psalm 93:3,4 Revelation 12:15,16 the hand Psalm 144:11 Psalm 54:3 Nehemiah 9:2 Jump to Previous Aliens Children Deliver Foreigners Forth Free Great Hand Hands High Mighty Reach Rescue Rid Strange Stranger Strangers Stretch WatersJump to Next Aliens Children Deliver Foreigners Forth Free Great Hand Hands High Mighty Reach Rescue Rid Strange Stranger Strangers Stretch WatersPsalm 144 1. David blesses God for his mercy both to him and to man5. He prays that God would powerfully deliver him from his enemies 9. He promises to praise God 11. He prays for the happy state of the kingdom Reach down from on high; This phrase emphasizes God's transcendence and His ability to intervene in human affairs. It reflects the belief in God's omnipotence and His willingness to reach into the lives of His people. The imagery of God reaching down suggests a divine intervention that is both powerful and personal. This can be connected to other biblical instances where God intervenes from heaven, such as in Exodus 3:7-8, where God comes down to deliver the Israelites from Egypt. It also foreshadows the incarnation of Christ, where God literally "reaches down" by becoming human to save humanity. set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners, Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 144, David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his role as the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. This psalm reflects his reliance on God for deliverance and protection. 2. God The psalmist calls upon God, emphasizing His sovereignty and ability to save. God is portrayed as being "on high," indicating His supreme authority and power. 3. Foreigners In the context of this psalm, "foreigners" likely refers to enemies or those who are outside the covenant community of Israel, posing a threat to David and his people. 4. Deep Waters Symbolic of overwhelming troubles or dangers, "deep waters" represent situations that are beyond human control and require divine intervention. 5. Rescue and Deliverance Central themes in this verse, highlighting God's role as a savior and protector who intervenes in times of distress. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and PowerRecognize that God is above all circumstances and has the power to intervene in our lives, no matter how dire the situation may seem. Dependence on God for Deliverance Like David, we should turn to God in times of trouble, trusting in His ability to rescue and deliver us from our "deep waters." Understanding Spiritual Enemies While the psalm speaks of physical enemies, we can also apply this to spiritual battles, recognizing the need for God's help against forces that oppose us. Faith in God's Timing Trust that God's timing is perfect. He knows when to "reach down" and deliver us, even if it seems delayed from our perspective. Prayer as a Means of Seeking Help Use prayer as a way to call upon God for help, expressing our dependence on Him and our faith in His deliverance. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 144Why did Jesus' side release blood and water? Psalm 87:7 - In what sense are all 'springs' in Zion, given that historically rivers and water sources are not exclusive to Jerusalem? In Job 5:10, how does asserting divine control over rain and crops stand against established meteorological science? What does 'Deep calls to deep' in Psalm 42:7 mean?(7) Rid.--The Hebrew verb means "to tear asunder," and is used of the gaping of the mouth (Psalm 22:13). The meaning here is got from the cognate Arabic, and Syriac Strange children.--Literally, sons of the stranger. Verse 7. - Send thine hand from above; literally, reach out thy hands from on high. Rid me; rather, rescue me. And deliver me out of great waters. "Great waters," or "deep waters," is a common metaphor in the Psalms for serious peril. David's peril at this time was from the hand of strange children; literally, sons of strangers; i.e. foreign foes.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Reach downשְׁלַ֥ח (šə·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out from on high; מִמָּ֫ר֥וֹם (mim·mā·rō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4791: Altitude rescue me פְּצֵ֣נִי (pə·ṣê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 6475: To rend, open and deliver me וְ֭הַצִּילֵנִי (wə·haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from deep רַבִּ֑ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great waters, מִמַּ֣יִם (mim·ma·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen from the grasp יָדֶ֗יךָ (yā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand of foreigners, בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Links Psalm 144:7 NIVPsalm 144:7 NLT Psalm 144:7 ESV Psalm 144:7 NASB Psalm 144:7 KJV Psalm 144:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 144:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 144:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 144:7 French Bible Psalm 144:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 144:7 Stretch out your hand from above rescue (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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