The LORD hear you in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend you;
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
David. This psalm was to be sung when he or his successors went to battle. In a higher sense, it may allude to the victories of Christ, and of his Church. (Berthier)
Christian must offer up this prayer for their governors. (Worthington)
It was probably composed when the Ammonites and Syrians made such great preparations for war, ver. 8., and 2 Kings x. 6, 18. (Calmet)