Psalm 144:5

ESV Bow your heavens, O Lord, and come down! Touch the mountains so that they smoke!

NIV Part your heavens, Lord, and come down; touch the mountains, so that they smoke.

NASB Bend down Your heavens, Lord, and come down; Touch the mountains, that they may smoke.

CSB Lord, part your heavens and come down. Touch the mountains, and they will smoke.

NLT Open the heavens, Lord, and come down. Touch the mountains so they billow smoke.

KJV Bow thy heavens, O Lord, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.

NKJV Bow down Your heavens, O Lord, and come down; Touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.

What does Psalm 144:5 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 144; verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
Psalm 144:5–11 reflects on Israel's history, when the Lord descended at Sinai in a dramatic display of power and glory. David asks the Lord to use lightning to scatter his enemies. He also vows to praise the Lord with singing and music for making him victorious over his enemies.

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Chapter Summary
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.

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