Psalm 144:6

Translations

Modern

Flash forth Your lightning and scatter them; shoot Your arrows and rout them.

Traditional

Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.

Literal

Flash lightning and scatter them; send forth Your arrows and rout them!

Latin

Fulgura coruscationem, et dissipabis eos; emitte sagittas tuas, et conturbabis eos.

Original

Hebrew

English

Flash forth Your lightning and scatter them; shoot Your arrows and rout them.

Notes

Psalms 144:5–8

The psalmist asks God to act against his enemies (compare Psalm 18:7–19).

Psalms 144:1–15

This lament begins with an exclamation of love for the Lord. The community then reflects on the temporary nature of life (Psalm 144:3–4). The psalmist asks for God's help and anticipates victory (Psalm 144:5–11).

A new song (Psalm 144:9–10) and a prayer for rescue (144:11) introduce the theme of the Lord’s blessings through his care and protection (Psalm 144:12–15).

Psalms 138:1–145:21

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

Deuteronomy 32:23
I will heap disasters upon them; I will spend My arrows against them.
Psalm 18:13–14
The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded—hailstones and coals of fire.
Deuteronomy 32:42
I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh—the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.”
Psalm 7:12–13
If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow.
Psalm 21:12
For You will put them to flight when Your bow is trained upon them.
2 Samuel 22:12–15
He made darkness a canopy around Him, a gathering of water and thick clouds.
Psalm 45:5
Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
Psalm 77:17–18
The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth.

Glossary

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Topics

Arrow: Figurative Lightning: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: Imprecatory

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