Psalm 44:9-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 44:12

Thou sellest thy people for nought ; literally, for not-wealth (comp. Jeremiah 15:13 ). The whole people is regarded, not as sold for slaves, but as delivered over to the will of their enemies; and all "for nought," God gaining nothing in exchange . Thou dost not increase thy wealth by their price . A repetition for the sake of emphasis, but adding no new idea. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 44:9

But thou hast cast off - The author of the psalm now commences a description of the existing circumstances of the nation, so strongly in contrast with what had existed in former times when God interposed in their behalf, and when he gave them success. This is properly the commencement of the second part of the psalm, and the description is continued to Psalms 44:16. The Hebrew word here rendered “hast cast off” implies disgust and abhorrence, as the casting away of that which is loathsome. See... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 44:10

Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy - Instead of giving us the victory. That is, we are defeated.And they which hate us spoil for themselves - They plunder us; they take our property as spoil, and carry it away. That this was done at the time referred to in the introduction as the time of the composition of the psalm, is apparent from the narrative in the Book of Chronicles. 2 Chronicles 36:7, “Nebuchadnezzar also carried of the vessels of the house of the Lord to Babylon, and put them... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 44:11

Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat - Margin, as in Hebrew, “as sheep of meat.” That is, as sheep are killed for food, so thou hast allowed us to be put to death.And hast scattered us among the heathen - Among the surrounding nations. See the notes at Psalms 44:2. That is, they had been discomfited in war; many had fled into surrounding countries; many had been carried away captive. All this undoubtedly occurred at the time at which I have supposed that the psalm was written - the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 44:12

Thou sellest thy people for nought - Margin, without riches. Without gain, or advantage; that is, for no price that would be an equivalent. The people were given up to their enemies, but there was nothing in return that would be of equal value. The loss was in no way made up. They were taken away from their country and their homes. They were withdrawn from useful labor in the land; there was a great diminution of the national strength and of the national wealth; but there was no return to the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 44:9-10

Psalms 44:9-10. But thou hast cast us off Now thy countenance and course are quite changed to us; and hast put us to shame Hast made us ashamed of our boasting and trust in thee, which we have often professed to the face of our enemies. And goest not forth with our armies To lead them and fight for them, as this phrase signifies, Judges 4:14; 1 Samuel 8:20. He seems to allude to God’s marching with and before the Israelites in the wilderness, and afterward as occasion was offered,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 44:11-14

Psalms 44:11-14. Thou hast given us like sheep, &c. Some of us they killed in the pursuit, without any mercy, like sheep appointed for the shambles. And hast scattered us among the heathen Those of us who were not slain have been carried into captivity, and dispersed in several places. Thou sellest thy people for naught Sufferest them to be sold for slaves at very inconsiderable prices. The expression implies the low esteem in which they were with God. And dost not increase thy... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 44:1-26

Psalms 44:0 Has God forgotten his people?Some national disaster has overtaken Israel and the people ask if God has deserted them. The tone of the psalm is not one of humility, but one of outspoken boldness in questioning God’s purposes. It shows some lack of faith and submission before God (cf. Romans 8:28,Romans 8:31-39). But God may yet be gracious and answer such a prayer.Through the words of the psalmist the people recall how God enabled their ancestors to conquer and inhabit Canaan (1-3).... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 44:9

But = But now. Hebrew. 'aph (not ki, as in Psalms 44:3 and Psalms 44:7 ). Very emphatic, marking great contrast, as in Psalms 68:16 ("Yea"). Some codices, with Aramaean, read "Howbeit". cast off (as with contempt). Compare Psalms 43:2 . Some codices, with Syriac, read "cast us off". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 44:10

spoil for themselves = have plundered at their will; first occurrence Judges 2:14 . See Sennacherib's boast on his cylinder. App-67 . Some codices, with Aram, and Syriac, read "plundered us", &c. read more

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