Psalms 144:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets. Our oxen may be strong to labor - We have not only an abundance of cattle; but they are of the most strong and vigorous breed.

No breaking in - So well ordered is the police of the kingdom, that there are no depredations, no robbers, house-breakers, or marauding parties, in the land; no sudden incursions of neighboring tribes or banditti breaking into fields or houses, carrying away property, and taking with them the people to sell them into captivity: there is no such breaking in, and no such going out, in the nation. My enemies are either become friends, and are united with me in political interests; or are, through fear, obliged to stand aloof.

Psalms 144:14

14 That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.