Psalm 144:6

ESV Flash forth the lightning and scatter them; send out your arrows and rout them!

NIV Send forth lightning and scatter the enemy; shoot your arrows and rout them.

NASB Flash forth lightning and scatter them; Send out Your arrows and confuse them.

CSB Flash your lightning and scatter the foe; shoot your arrows and rout them.

NLT Hurl your lightning bolts and scatter your enemies! Shoot your arrows and confuse them!

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

NKJV Flash forth lightning and scatter them; Shoot out Your arrows and destroy them.

What does Psalm 144:6 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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