Psalm 144:8

ESV whose mouths speak lies and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

NIV whose mouths are full of lies, whose right hands are deceitful.

NASB Whose mouths speak deceit, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

CSB whose mouths speak lies, whose right hands are deceptive.

NLT Their mouths are full of lies; they swear to tell the truth, but they lie instead.

KJV Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

NKJV Whose mouth speaks lying words, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

What does Psalm 144:8 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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