Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And their own arm did not save them,
But Your right hand and Your
For You
King James Version
For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.
Holman Bible
their arm did not bring them victory—
but by Your right hand, Your arm,
and the light of Your face,
for You were pleased with them.
International Standard Version
It was not with their sword that they inherited the land, nor did their own arm deliver them. But it was by your power, your strength, and by the light of your face; because you were pleased with them.
A Conservative Version
For they did not get the land in possession by their own sword, nor did their own arm save them, but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou were favorable to them.
American Standard Version
For they gat not the land in possession by their own sword, Neither did their own arm save them; But thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, Because thou wast favorable unto them.
Amplified
For our fathers did not possess the land [of Canaan] by their own sword,
Nor did their own arm save them,
But Your right hand and Your arm and the light of Your presence,
Because You favored and delighted in them.
Bible in Basic English
For they did not make the land theirs by their swords, and it was not their arms which kept them safe; but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your face, because you had pleasure in them.
Darby Translation
For not by their own sword did they take possession of the land, neither did their own arm save them; but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst delight in them.
Julia Smith Translation
For by their sword they possessed not the land, and their arm saved them not: for thy right hand and thine arm, and the light of thy face, for thou didst delight in them.
King James 2000
For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your countenance, because you had favor unto them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For not with their sword did they possess [the] land, and their arm did not give them victory. Rather [it was] your right hand and your arm and the light of your presence, because you delighted in them.
Modern King James verseion
For they did not get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but it was Your right hand, and Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For they got not the land in possession through their own sword, neither was it their own arm that helped them - But thy righthand, thine arm and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.
NET Bible
For they did not conquer the land by their swords, and they did not prevail by their strength, but rather by your power, strength and good favor, for you were partial to them.
New Heart English Bible
For they did not get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favorable to them.
The Emphasized Bible
For, not by their own sword, gat they possession of the land, Nor did, their own arm, win victory for them, - But thine own right hand, and thine own arm, and the light of thy face, Because thou hadst accepted them.
Webster
For they obtained not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thy arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favor to them.
World English Bible
For they didn't get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favorable to them.
Youngs Literal Translation
For, not by their sword Possessed they the land, And their arm gave not salvation to them, But Thy right hand, and Thine arm, And the light of Thy countenance, Because Thou hadst accepted them.
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 44:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Complaint
2
You drove out the nations with your own hand (great power). Then you planted them; you afflicted the peoples and spread them abroad.
3
And their own arm did not save them,
But Your right hand and Your
For You
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7-8
Jehovah set his heart on you. He chose you, even though you did not outnumber all the other people. You were the smallest of all nations.
Joshua 24:12
You advanced and I threw them into panic in order to drive out the two Amorite kings. Your swords and bows had nothing to do with it.
Deuteronomy 8:17-18
When you succeed do not brag: 'I am rich. I earned it all myself.'
Exodus 15:16
Terror and dread fall upon them. By the greatness of your arm they are motionless as stone. Until your people pass over, O Jehovah, until the people pass over whom you have purchased.
Numbers 14:8
If Jehovah is pleased with us, he will take us there and give us that rich and fertile land.
Deuteronomy 4:37-38
He loved your fathers. Therefore he chose their descendants. In fact he watched over you and he brought you out of Egypt with his mighty power.
Deuteronomy 10:15
Yet Jehovah set his affection on your fathers. He loved them. He chose you their descendants above all peoples, as it is this day.
1 Samuel 12:22
Jehovah made a solemn promise. He will not abandon you. You are his people for his great name's sake.
Psalm 4:6
Many are saying: Who will show us good? Lift up the light of your countenance (face) (presence) upon us, O Jehovah!
Psalm 17:7
Reveal your miraculous deeds of loving-kindness, O Savior of those who find refuge by your side from those who attack them.
Psalm 20:6
Now I know that Jehovah will save his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty deeds of his powerful hand.
Psalm 42:5
Why am I discouraged? Why am I so restless? I put my hope in God for I will still praise him. He is my salvation and my God.
Psalm 42:11
Why am I in despair? Why have I become disturbed within me? Wait for God for I shall yet praise him, the help of my countenance and my God.
Psalm 74:11
Why do you draw back your hand, even your right hand? Take it out of your pocket and consume them!
Psalm 77:15
You have redeemed your people with your arm, the sons of Jacob and Joseph.
Psalm 80:16
The vine has been cut down and burned. Let them be destroyed by the threatening look on your face.
Isaiah 63:12
Where is the one who sent his powerful arm to support the right hand of Moses? Where is the one who divided the water in front of them to make an everlasting name for himself?
Zechariah 4:6
He answered: This is the word of Jehovah to Zerubbabel. Then Jehovah of Hosts said: 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit.'
Malachi 1:2-3
I have loved you, said Jehovah. You replied: How have you loved us? Was Esau Jacob's brother? Responded Jehovah: Yet I loved Jacob.
Romans 9:10-15
Not only that, but Rebecca conceived by Isaac our father.
2 Corinthians 4:7
We have this treasure in earthen vessels that the power beyond what is normal may be from God, and not from ourselves.