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Psalm 44:3
New English Translation

3 For they did not conquer[a] the land by their swords,
and they did not prevail by their strength,[b]
but rather by your power,[c] strength,[d] and good favor,[e]
for you were partial to[f] them.

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  1. Psalm 44:3 tn Or “take possession of.”
  2. Psalm 44:3 tn Heb “and their arm did not save them.” The “arm” here symbolizes military strength.
  3. Psalm 44:3 tn Heb “your right hand.” The Lord’s “right hand” here symbolizes his power to protect and deliver (see Pss 17:7; 20:6; 21:8).
  4. Psalm 44:3 tn Heb “your arm.”
  5. Psalm 44:3 tn Heb “light of your face.” The idiom “light of your face” probably refers to a smile (see Eccl 8:1), which in turn suggests favor and blessing (see Num 6:25; Pss 4:6; 31:16; 67:1; 80:3, 7, 19; 89:15; Dan 9:17).
  6. Psalm 44:3 tn Or “favorable toward.”
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Psalm 44:3
Christian Standard Bible

3 For they did not take the land by their sword—
their arm did not bring them victory—
but by your right hand, your arm,
and the light of your face,(A)
because you were favorable toward them.(B)

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