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Psalms 144:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 144:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

EXPOSITION

A PSALM in which praise and prayer are commingled. Almost certainly Davidic:

1. From the title.

2. From the style.

3. From the way in which David is mentioned in (comp. ; ; and especially ).

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