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Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, But we trust the name of Yahweh our God.
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An Exclusive Choice of Trust
Commentators highlight that this verse presents a fundamental and exclusive choice. One cannot simultaneously place ultimate confidence in human strength (like military power or technology) and in God. As John Calvin notes, reliance on worldly things leads to a 'forgetfulness of God.' The verse calls believers to consciously reject worldly securities and place their exclusive trust in the Lord.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Some trust in chariots - This (see the introduction to the psalm) seems to be a “general chorus” of the king and the people, expres…
19th Century
Anglican
Trust. —The poetry is weakened by the insertion of this word. Render, These in chariots and these on horses; but we in the nam…
Baptist
Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
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16th Century
Protestant
Some trust in chariots. I do not restrict this to the enemies of Israel, as is done by other interpreters. I am rather inclined to think t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses That is, in chariots and horses prepared for war; which, besides their …
Even the greatest of men may be much in trouble. Neither the crown on the king's head, nor the grace in his heart, will make him free from trouble.…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. In the preceding psalms, deliverance from persecution was discussed, and the psalmist gave thanks for his deliverance. Now, having been d…
