What does Psalm 144:13 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 144; verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 144:12–15 prays for David's descendants to be strong. David prays for healthy and attractive sons and daughters, abundant harvests, for the livestock to multiply without harm, and for peace in the nation's streets. He acknowledges that the people who receive these benefits are blessed. David also celebrates that it is a blessing to worship the One True God of Israel.
David begins by praising the Lord for ability, protection, and success in battle. This is amazing because humanity is so frail and temporary compared to God. Still, David asks for the Lord's intervention. Enemy nations and those who make false promises plague David. Yet he confidently plans to praise the Lord for the anticipated victory. The song ends with a prayer for the nation of Israel to experience prosperity. This is expected when the king is preserved, and such blessings are part of being God's chosen people.