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Psalm 44:5
Through you, we will push down our adversaries. Through your name, we will tread down those who rise up against us.
3For they didn’t get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favorable to them.
4God, you are my King. Command victories for Jacob!
5Through you, we will push down our adversaries. Through your name, we will tread down those who rise up against us.
6For I will not trust in my bow, neither will my sword save me.
7But you have saved us from our adversaries, and have shamed those who hate us.
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The words “push down” and “tread down” describe Israel’s battle confidence, while “Through you” locates the source of victory in God.
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Psalm 60:12Through God we will do valiantly, for it is he who will tread down our adversaries.Both passages describe adversaries being trodden down and name God as the source of strength for battle.
Psalm 108:13Through God, we will do valiantly, for it is he who will tread down our enemies.Both connect victory over enemies with acting through God, using the same image of treading opponents down.
Psalm 118:10–13All the nations surrounded me, but in the LORD’s name I cut them off.Both describe facing attackers through God’s name, making his name central to their confidence in battle.
Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Both locate strength beyond the speaker: Psalm 44 speaks of victory through God, while Philippians names Christ as the source of strength.
Deuteronomy 33:17Majesty belongs to the firstborn of his herd. His horns are the horns of the wild ox. With them he will push all the peoples to the ends of the earth. They are …Both use pushing to portray military victory; Deuteronomy connects that image with horns and the forces of Ephraim and Manasseh.
Daniel 8:4I saw the ram pushing westward, northward, and southward. No animals could stand before him. There wasn’t any who could deliver out of his hand, but he did …Both use pushing as an image of conquest, though Daniel describes a ram magnifying himself and the psalm expresses dependence on God.
Zechariah 10:5They will be as mighty men, treading down muddy streets in the battle. They will fight, because the LORD is with them. The riders on horses will be confounded.Both portray fighters treading down opposition and connect their ability to fight with God’s presence or help.
2 Samuel 22:40For you have armed me with strength for the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.Both speak of overcoming those who rise against the speaker and credit God with the strength or victory.
Isaiah 41:14–16Don’t be afraid, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel. I will help you,” says the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.Both concern God’s help for his people, with Jacob named in Psalm 44’s surrounding prayer and addressed in Isaiah.
Psalm 91:13You will tread on the lion and cobra. You will trample the young lion and the serpent underfoot.Both portray threats being trodden underfoot, though Psalm 44 names human adversaries and Psalm 91 names dangerous animals.
Judges 5:21The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. My soul, march on with strength.Both use the language of strength and defeated enemies; Judges names the river Kishon as the force that swept opponents away.
1 Kings 22:11Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made himself horns of iron, and said, “The LORD says, ‘With these you will push the Syrians, until they are consumed.’”Both use pushing to describe military victory; Kings records Zedekiah’s claim about iron horns, while Psalm 44 voices trust in God.
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You need no claim of invincibility to trust God. These battle words grant no license for personal vengeance. Israel’s confidence rests on God’s help, and victory belongs to him.
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