Psalms 144:1-4 New Century Version (NCV)

1. Praise the Lord, my Rock,who trains me for war,who trains me for battle.

2. He protects me like a strong, walled city, and he loves me.He is my defender and my Savior,my shield and my protection.He helps me keep my people under control.

3. Lord, why are people important to you?Why do you even think about human beings?

4. People are like a breath;their lives are like passing shadows.

Psalms 144