Soak Bible
Navigate

6For I will not trust{H8799)} in my bow, neither shall my sword save{H8686)} me.

Psalms 44:6

Linguistic Insight

of 4

Tap any underlined word in the verse to see its original meaning.

Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  • Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

  • But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the LORD their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.

  • And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.

  • There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength. …

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 1-8)

Some observe that most of the psalms that are entitled Maschil—psalms of instruction , are sorrowful psalms; for afflictions give instructions, and sorrow of spirit opens the ear to them. Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest and teachest . In these verses the church, though now trampled upon, calls to remembrance the days of her triumph, of her triumph in God and over her enemies. This is very…

My Notes

Notes are saved on this device.