Psalm 144:11
New International Version
deliver me; rescue me from the hands of foreigners whose mouths are full of lies, whose right hands are deceitful.

New Living Translation
Save me! Rescue me from the power of my enemies. Their mouths are full of lies; they swear to tell the truth, but they lie instead.

English Standard Version
Rescue me and deliver me from the hand of foreigners, whose mouths speak lies and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

Berean Standard Bible
Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.

Berean Literal Bible
May You release me and snatch me from the hand of the sons of a foreigner, whose mouth speaks emptiness, and their right hand is a right hand of deception.

King James Bible
Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:

New King James Version
Rescue me and deliver me from the hand of foreigners, Whose mouth speaks lying words, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood—

New American Standard Bible
Rescue me and save me from the hand of foreigners, Whose mouth speaks deceit And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

NASB 1995
Rescue me and deliver me out of the hand of aliens, Whose mouth speaks deceit And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

NASB 1977
Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hand of aliens, Whose mouth speaks deceit, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

Legacy Standard Bible
Set me free and deliver me out of the hand of the sons of a foreigner, Whose mouth speaks worthlessness And whose right hand is a right hand of lying.

Amplified Bible
Set me free and rescue me from the hand of [hostile] foreigners, Whose mouth speaks deceit [without restraint], And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

Berean Annotated Bible
Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.

Christian Standard Bible
Set me free and rescue me from foreigners whose mouths speak lies, whose right hands are deceptive.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners whose mouths speak lies, whose right hands are deceptive.

American Standard Version
Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hand of aliens, Whose mouth speaketh deceit, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

Contemporary English Version
Won't you keep me safe from those lying foreigners who never tell the truth?

English Revised Version
Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hand of strangers, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Snatch me, and rescue me from foreigners' hands. Their mouths speak lies. Their right hands take false pledges.

Good News Translation
Save me from my cruel enemies; rescue me from the power of foreigners, who never tell the truth and lie even under oath.

International Standard Version
Rescue me and deliver me from the control of foreigners, whose mouths speak lies, and whose right hand deceives.

NET Bible
Grab me and rescue me from the power of foreigners, who speak lies, and make false promises.

New Heart English Bible
Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hands of foreigners, whose mouths speak deceit, whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

Webster's Bible Translation
Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.

World English Bible
Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hands of foreigners, whose mouths speak deceit, whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Free me, and deliver me "" From the hand of sons of a stranger, "" Because their mouth has spoken vanity, "" And their right hand [is] a right hand of falsehood,

Berean Literal Bible
May You release me and snatch me from the hand of the sons of a foreigner, whose mouth speaks emptiness, and their right hand is a right hand of deception.

Young's Literal Translation
Free me, and deliver me From the hand of sons of a stranger, Because their mouth hath spoken vanity, And their right hand is a right hand of falsehood,

Smith's Literal Translation
Snatch me away and deliver me from the hand of the sons of the stranger, whom their mouth spake vanity, and their right hand a right hand of falsehood:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Deliver me, And rescue me out of the hand of strange children; whose mouth hath spoken vanity: and their right hand is the right hand of iniquity:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Rescue me, and deliver me from the hand of the sons of foreigners. Their mouth has been speaking vain things, and their right hand is the right hand of iniquity.

New American Bible
deliver me; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes. Their mouths speak untruth; their right hands are raised in lying oaths.

New Revised Standard Version
Rescue me from the cruel sword, and deliver me from the hand of aliens, whose mouths speak lies, and whose right hands are false.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Deliver me from the hand of the wicked, whose mouths speak vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Save me from the hand of the evil whose mouths speak futility and their right hand is the right hand of evil.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hand of strangers, Whose mouth speaketh falsehood, And their right hand is a right hand of lying.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Deliver me, and rescue me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth has spoken vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of iniquity;

Additional Translations ...



Context
Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock
10to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword. 11Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful. 12Then our sons will be like plants nurtured in their youth, our daughters like corner pillars carved to adorn a palace.…

Cross References
Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners,

Jeremiah 15:21
I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”

Psalm 31:15
My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.

Psalm 54:3
For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah
whose mouths speak falsehood,

Psalm 5:9
For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.

Psalm 12:2
They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.

Isaiah 59:3
For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters injustice.
whose right hands are deceitful.

Isaiah 44:20
He feeds on ashes. His deluded heart has led him astray, and he cannot deliver himself or say, “Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?”

Psalm 26:10
in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.

Psalm 24:4
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.
2 Samuel 22:45-46
Foreigners cower before me; when they hear me, they obey me. / Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds.

Isaiah 2:6
For You have abandoned Your people, the house of Jacob, because they are filled with influences from the east; they are soothsayers like the Philistines; they strike hands with the children of foreigners.

Deuteronomy 32:21
They have provoked My jealousy by that which is not God; they have enraged Me with their worthless idols. So I will make them jealous by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation without understanding.

Jeremiah 5:19
And when the people ask, ‘For what offense has the LORD our God done all these things to us?’ You are to tell them, ‘Just as you have forsaken Me and served foreign gods in your land, so will you serve foreigners in a land that is not your own.’”

Isaiah 28:11
Indeed, with mocking lips and foreign tongues, He will speak to this people

Isaiah 33:19
You will no longer see the insolent, a people whose speech is unintelligible, who stammer in a language you cannot understand.

Isaiah 56:6-7
And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”


Treasury of Scripture

Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaks vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:

and deliver me

Psalm 144:7,8
Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children; …

2 Samuel 10:6
And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Bethrehob, and the Syrians of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of Ishtob twelve thousand men.

2 Samuel 16:5
And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.

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Psalm 144
1. David blesses God for his mercy both to him and to man
5. He prays that God would powerfully deliver him from his enemies
9. He promises to praise God
11. He prays for the happy state of the kingdom












Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners,

Israel often faced hostile surrounding nations that sought to oppress, exploit, or destroy God’s people. David asks God to deliver him from enemies outside the covenant community whose influence threatened the nation’s peace and security.

Jer 15:21 I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked……
Psa 31:15 My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies…
Psa 54:3 For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men…

whose mouths speak falsehood,

These adversaries advanced their purposes through lies, broken promises, and false accusations. Their words revealed opposition not only to David but also to the God who had established him as king.

Psa 5:9 For not a word they speak can be trusted;…
Psa 12:2 They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips…
Isa 59:3 For your hands are stained with blood, and your lips…

whose right hands are deceitful.

The right hand, normally associated with strength, honor, and pledged loyalty, had become an instrument of treachery. David seeks God’s intervention against those who misuse power and make agreements they do not intend to keep.

Isa 44:20 He feeds on ashes. His deluded heart has led him astray…
Psa 26:10 in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands…
Psa 24:4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The author of Psalm 144, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a warrior and leader. This psalm is a prayer for deliverance and victory over enemies.

2. Foreigners
In this context, "foreigners" refers to those outside the covenant community of Israel, often seen as adversaries or those who do not follow the ways of God.

3. Deceitful Right Hands
This phrase symbolizes betrayal and untrustworthiness. In ancient times, the right hand was often associated with power and honor, so a deceitful right hand indicates a misuse of power and a breach of trust.
Teaching Points
God as Deliverer
Recognize that God is our ultimate deliverer. Just as David sought God's intervention against deceitful enemies, we too can trust God to rescue us from situations of falsehood and betrayal.

Discernment in Relationships
Be vigilant in discerning truth from deceit in our interactions. The mention of deceitful right hands reminds us to seek God's wisdom in identifying and avoiding untrustworthy influences.

Prayer for Protection
Make it a habit to pray for God's protection against spiritual and physical adversaries. David's prayer is a model for seeking divine intervention in times of trouble.

Integrity in Speech and Actions
Strive to be people of integrity, ensuring that our words and actions align with truth and righteousness, avoiding the deceitful behavior described in the psalm.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 144:11?

2. How does Psalm 144:11 guide us in seeking deliverance from deceitful people?

3. What characteristics define "foreigners" in Psalm 144:11, and how do they apply today?

4. How can we apply Psalm 144:11 in praying for protection from deception?

5. What other scriptures emphasize deliverance from deceitful tongues and falsehoods?

6. How can Psalm 144:11 inspire us to trust God's protection in daily life?

7. How does Psalm 144:11 address the concept of deliverance from deceitful enemies?

8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 144:11?

9. How does Psalm 144:11 reflect the themes of divine protection and justice?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 144?


Verse 11. - Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood (see above, vers. 7, 8). The passage is made a refrain, to terminate stanzas 2 and 3.

Psalm 144:11 voices a heartfelt petition for tangible deliverance—from oppression, from lies, from treachery. David models honest dependence on the God whose truth and power eclipse every foreign threat. Because the Lord is faithful, His people can confidently seek freedom, rescue, and daily victory over all forms of deceit.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Set me free
פְּצֵ֥נִי (pə·ṣê·nî)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 6475: To rend, open

and rescue me
וְהַצִּילֵנִי֮ (wə·haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

from the grasp
מִיַּ֪ד (mî·yaḏ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

of foreigners,
בְּֽנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

whose
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

mouths
פִּ֭יהֶם (pî·hem)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

speak
דִּבֶּר־ (dib·ber-)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

falsehood,
שָׁ֑וְא (šāw)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7723: Evil, idolatry, uselessness

whose right hands
וִֽ֝ימִינָ֗ם (wî·mî·nām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south

are deceitful.
שָֽׁקֶר׃ (šā·qer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood


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