Psalms 44:1-9

¹For the music director. A psalm (maskil) of the sons of Korah. God, we have heard with our own ears—our forefathers have told us—all you did in their times, long ago.

²Through your power you drove out the other nations so you could settle our ancestors there; you defeated the nations and you sent our ancestors to occupy the land.

³They did not conquer the land using their swords; it was not through their own strength that the victory was won—it was by your strength, your power, and your presence with them, because you loved them.

⁴God, you are my King; command victories for Jacob!

⁵Only through you can we repel our enemies; only in your name can we defeat our opponents.

⁶I do not trust my bow; I do not have confidence in my sword to save me.

⁷You are the one who saves us from our enemies; you defeat those who hate us.

⁸God, we proudly thank you all day long, and praise your name forever. Selah.

⁹But now you have rejected and disgraced us; you no longer accompany our armies.