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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 20:7
18th Century
Theologian
Some trust in chariots - This (see the introduction to the psalm) seems to be a “general chorus” of the king and the people, expres…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 20:7
19th Century
Bishop
Trust. —The poetry is weakened by the insertion of this word. Render, These in chariots and these on horses; but we in the nam…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 20:6–9
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Psalms 20:7
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Psalms 20:7
17th Century
Pastor
Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses
That is, in chariots and horses prepared for war; which, besides their …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 20:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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.…