441 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.
441 O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old:
441 We've been hearing about this, God, all our lives. Our fathers told us the stories their fathers told them,
441 To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. We have heard with our ears, O God, Our fathers have told us, The deeds You did in their days, In days of old:
441 OÂ God, we have heard it with our own ears- our ancestors have told us of all you did in their day, in days long ago:
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 44:1
Commentary on Psalm 44:1-8
(Read Psalm 44:1-8)
Former experiences of God's power and goodness are strong supports to faith, and powerful pleas in prayer under present calamities. The many victories Israel obtained, were not by their own strength or merit, but by God's favour and free grace. The less praise this allows us, the more comfort it affords, that we may see all as coming from the favour of God. He fought for Israel, else they had fought in vain. This is applicable to the planting of the Christian church in the world, which was not by any human policy or power. Christ, by his Spirit, went forth conquering and to conquer; and he that planted a church for himself in the world, will support it by the same power and goodness. They trusted and triumphed in and through him. Let him that glories, glory in the Lord. But if they have the comfort of his name, let them give unto him the glory due unto it.