Psalms 44:3

For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.

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Other Translations for Psalms 44:3

BSB
For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.
AKJV
For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your countenance, because you had a favor to them.
CPDV
Your hand dispersed the Gentiles, and you transplanted them. You afflicted a people, and you expelled them.
ERV
For they gat not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.
NHEB
For they did not get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favorable to them.
SMT
For by their sword they possessed not the land, and their arm saved them not: for thy right hand and thine arm, and the light of thy face, for thou didst delight in them.

Commentary for Psalms 44:3

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Overview of Psalms 44:3
Summary
Divine favor, not military might, secured victory
Event
God grants victory through presence
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Promise