The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 44:26

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Arise for our help; literally, arise as a help unto us; i.e. arise, and come to our aid. Help against the enemy is the one object of the entire prayer. And redeem us; or, save us—"deliver us" (comp. Psalms 25:22). For thy mercies' sake (comp. Psalms 6:4; Psalms 31:16).

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