12 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
12 Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless.
12 Oh grant us help against the foe, for vain is the salvation of man!
12 Give us help for the hard task; human help is worthless.
12 Give us help from trouble, For the help of man is useless.
12 Oh, please help us against our enemies, for all human help is useless.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 108:12
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We may usefully select passages from different psalms, as here, Psalm 57, to help our devotions, and enliven our gratitude. When the heart is firm in faith and love, the tongue, being employed in grateful praises, is our glory. Every gift of the Lord honours and profits the possessor, as it is employed in God's service and to his glory. Believers may pray with assured faith and hope, for all the blessings of salvation; which are secured to them by the faithful promise and covenant of God. Then let them expect from him help in every trouble, and victory in every conflict. Whatever we do, whatever we gain, God must have all the glory. Lord, visit all our souls with this salvation, with this favour which thou bearest to thy chosen people.