Psalms 44:6

6 For not in my bow do I trust, nor can 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 Thou art my King and my God, who ordainest victories for Jacob.

5 Through thee we push down our foes; through thy name we tread down our assailants.

6 For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me.

7 But thou hast saved us from our foes, and hast put to confusion those who hate us.

8 In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to thy name for ever. [Selah]