Psalms 44:23-26 - Exposition

The appeal to God is now made, after the case has been fully represented. God has always hitherto maintained the cause of his people, and given them victory over their enemies, unless they had fallen away from him ( Psalms 44:1-8 ). Now he has acted otherwise—he has allowed their enemies to triumph ( Psalms 44:9-16 ). And they have given him no reason for his desertion of them ( Psalms 44:17-22 ). Surely, if they call upon him, and plead their cause before him, he will relent, and come to their aid. The appeal, therefore, is made briefly, but in the most moving terms.