Medieval Longbowman Drawing His Bow in Battleby lylesouthwell

Psalms 144:1

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

The verse is praise to the Lord for His mercies and unbounded goodness. It belongs to a heart awakened to a realizing sense of that goodness. It calls for such awakening where praise is lacking. It corrects failure to praise the Lord by turning attention to His mercy and goodness.