Psalms 44:6

6 I don't trust in weapons; my sword won't 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 You're my King, O God - command victories for Jacob!
5 With your help we'll wipe out our enemies, in your name we'll stomp them to dust.
6 I don't trust in weapons; my sword won't save me -
7 But it's you, you who saved us from the enemy; you made those who hate us lose face.
8 All day we parade God's praise - we thank you by name over and over.
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