Psalms 44:10

10 Thou makest us to turn back from the adversary; And they that hate us take spoil for themselves.

Psalms 44:10 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 44:10

Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy
In the times of Eli, according to Arama; but may he understood of some of the visible members of the church, and professors of religion, not being valiant for the truth, and deserting the cause of God and Christ, by reason of tribulation and persecution arising because of the word; and they which hate us spoil for themselves;
by seizing on the goods and substance of those they persecuted; enriching themselves by confiscating their estates and possessions to their own use; or by spoiling others of them, they deceived with their corrupt doctrines and soul destroying principles, whereby they became slaves to the antichristian party; this may respect the same wars as before.

Psalms 44:10 In-Context

8 In God have we made our boast all the day long, And we will give thanks unto thy name for ever. [Selah

9 But now thou hast cast [us] off, and brought us to dishonor, And goest not forth with our hosts.

10 Thou makest us to turn back from the adversary; And they that hate us take spoil for themselves.

11 Thou hast made us like sheep [appointed] for food, And hast scattered us among the nations.

12 Thou sellest thy people for nought, And hast not increased [thy wealth] by their price.