For they got not the land in possession - The land of Canaan. The purpose of this verse is to illustrate the truth expressed in the previo…

The light of thy countenance. —Notice the contrast to this in Psalms 44:24; in times of distress God’s face seemed hidden…

They did use their own arm and sword; but, for all that, it was God who won the victory for them. It was his might that made them brave, and a cons…

For they got not possession of the land by their own sword. Here the sacred writer confirms by contrast what he has just said; for if they…

For they got not the land in possession by their own sword ,
&c.] There were many things which show that the possess…

Former experiences of God's power and goodness are strong supports to faith and powerful pleas in prayer under present calamities. The many victori…

1. Previously, the psalmist demonstrated his desire for God; here he proceeds to pray against the affliction of the entire people.

The…