Psalms 44:6

6 I don't trust in my bow. My sword doesn't bring me success.

Psalms 44:6 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 44:6

For I will not trust in my bow
In any carnal weapon, in any creature help and assistance, or in an arm of flesh, but in the word of the Lord, and in his name; see ( Psalms 20:7 ) ;

neither shall my sword save me;
that is, I will not ascribe salvation to it; the church's weapons are not carnal, but spiritual; not the sword of the civil magistrate, but the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; Christ's kingdom, being not of this world, is not supported and defended by worldly means, or carnal weapons.

Psalms 44:6 In-Context

4 You are my King and my God. You give success to the people of Jacob.

5 With your help we push our enemies back. By your power we walk all over them.

6 I don't trust in my bow. My sword doesn't bring me success.

7 But you give us success over our enemies. You put them to shame.

8 All day long we talk about how great God is. We will praise your name forever. "Selah"