This psalm is also ascribed to David. It is almost entirely a
compilation of passages from other psalms - particularly Psalms 18 -
newly arranged. Compare Psalms 18:34, with Psalms 144:1;...
i. The Psalmist praises Jehovah as the Giver of victory (Psalms
144:1-2), and marvels that He Who is so great should condescend to
care for man who is so insignificant and transitory (Psalms 144:3-4)....
CXLIV.
There is nothing more curious in the composition of the psalter than
the union of the two entirely dissimilar pieces which compose this
psalm. Psalms 144:1 are a mere cento from former psalms,...
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 144
A PSALM OF DAVID. This psalm was written by David; not on account of
the return of the Jews from the Babylonish captivity, by a spirit of
prophecy, as Theodoret; but on his...
_A.M. 2966. B.C. 1038._
We may infer from Psalms 144:2; Psalms 144:10, that David composed
this Psalm after his accession to the throne. And yet it appears from
Psalms 144:5, that it was written befo...