Psalms 144:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword. He that giveth salvation unto kings - Monarchy, in the principle, is from God: it is that form of government which, in the course of the Divine providence, has principally prevailed; and that which, on the whole, has been most beneficial to mankind. God, therefore, has it under his peculiar protection. It is by him that kings reign; and by his special providence they are protected.