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for not by their own sword did they win the land,
    nor did their own arm give them victory;
but thy right hand, and thy arm,
    and the light of thy countenance;
    for thou didst delight in them.

Thou art my King and my God,
    who ordainest[a] victories for Jacob.
Through thee we push down our foes;
    through thy name we tread down our assailants.

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  1. Psalm 44:4 Gk Syr: Heb Thou art my King, O God; ordain

It was not by their sword(A) that they won the land,
    nor did their arm bring them victory;
it was your right hand,(B) your arm,(C)
    and the light(D) of your face, for you loved(E) them.

You are my King(F) and my God,(G)
    who decrees[a] victories(H) for Jacob.
Through you we push back(I) our enemies;
    through your name we trample(J) our foes.

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  1. Psalm 44:4 Septuagint, Aquila and Syriac; Hebrew King, O God; / command