Psalms 144:2
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.”
חֵסֵד
Love, loving kindness, covenant love. Hesed. The most beautiful word in the Hebrew Bible. Loyal steadfast unfailing love that goes far beyond what is required. God's hesed endures forever.
מָגֵן
shield/ my
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מָגֵן
Shield, buckler. Magen. The LORD God is a sun and shield. He both illuminates the path and protects the traveller walking on it.
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עַם
people/ my
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עַם
People, nation, folk. Am. You are My people and I am your God. This mutual belonging is the heart of the covenant.
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תַּחַת
under/ me
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תַּחַת
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc.
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מִשְׂגָּב
refuge/ my
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מִשְׂגָּב
defence, high fort (tower), refuge, Misgab, a place in Moab
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חָסָה
I take refuge
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חָסָה
to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
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