Psalms 44:5

“The Lord [is] thy keeper, etc.] This explains more fully who it is that keeps Israel and particular believers, and confirms the same; not a creature, but the Lord; the Word of the Lord, as the Targum, in (<19C107>Psalm 121:7): Christ, the Word and Wisdom of God; who is the keeper of his people by the designation of his Father, who has put them into his hands to be kept by him; and by their full will and consent, who commit the keeping of their souls to him; for which he is abundantly qualified, being able as the mighty God; faithful to him that has appointed him; tender and compassionate to those under his care, whom he keeps as the apple of his eye; and diligent and constant, for he keeps…”

“The figure drawn from the habits of the ox.”

“Through thee - By thy help. “Will we push down our enemies.” The word here rendered “push down” means literally to strike or push with the horns, spoken of horned animals, Exodus 21:28, Exodus 21:31-32. Then it is applied to a conqueror prostrating nations before him: Deu 33:17; 1 Kings 22:11. Through thy name - That is, acting under thine authority and by thy help. If he gave the commandment Psalms 44:4, it would be certain that they would be able to overcome their adversaries. Will we tread them under - Will we conquer or subdue them. The language is taken from the custom of treading on a prostrate foe. See Psalms 7:5, note; Psalms 18:40, note; compare Job 40:12, note; Isaiah 10:6, note;…”

“Through thee: Psa 18:39-42, Psa 118:10-13; Isa 41:14-16; Phi 4:13 push: Deu 33:17; Kg1 22:11; Dan 8:4 tread: Psa 60:12, Psa 91:13, Psa 108:13; Zac 10:5; Rom 16:20 \*marg. Psalms 44:6”