Psa 44:3 | NET2full | STEP | For they did not conquer the land by their swords , and they did not prevail by their strength , but rather by your power , strength , and good favor , for you were partial to them.

‏ Psalms 44:3

3 For they did not conquer ^{▼▼tn Or “take possession of.”} the land by their swords,
and they did not prevail by their strength, ^{▼▼tn Heb “and their arm did not save them.” The “arm” here symbolizes military strength.}
but rather by your power, ^{▼▼tn Heb “your right hand.” The Lord’s “right hand” here symbolizes his power to protect and deliver (see Pss 17:7; 20:6; 21:8).} strength, ^{▼▼tn Heb “your arm.”} and good favor, ^{▼▼tn Heb “light of your face.” The idiom “light of your face” probably refers to a smile (see Eccl 8:1), which in turn suggests favor and blessing (see Num 6:25; Pss 4:6; 31:16; 67:1; 80:3, 7, 19; 89:15; Dan 9:17).}
for you were partial to ^{▼▼tn Or “favorable toward.”} them.