Psalms 44:6

6 (43-7) For I will not trust in my bow: neither shall my sword save me.

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 (43-5) Thou art thyself my king and my God, who commandest the saving of Jacob.

5 (43-6) Through thee we will push down our enemies with the horn: and through thy name we will despise them that rise up against us.

6 (43-7) For I will not trust in my bow: neither shall my sword save me.

7 (43-8) But thou hast saved us from them that afflict us: and hast put them to shame that hate us.

8 (43-9) In God shall we glory all the day long: and in thy name we will give praise for ever.