King James Version
Psalms 44:6 in the King James Version says “For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 44 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.”
Psalms 44:6 · KJV
Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.
Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.
But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.
In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“For I will not trust”
H982properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
“neither shall my sword”
H2719drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“save”
H3467properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
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