Psalms 44:14

14 The nations make jokes about us. They shake their heads at us.

Psalms 44:14 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 44:14

Thou makest us a byword among the Heathen
Among the Papists, as the Jews were among the Gentiles, ( Deuteronomy 28:37 ) ( Jeremiah 24:9 ) ; calling them schismatics, heretics, fanatics, and what not? a shaking of the head among the people;
by way of indignation, scorn, and contempt; see ( Psalms 22:7 ) ( 109:25 ) .

Psalms 44:14 In-Context

12 You sold your people for very little. You didn't gain anything when you sold them.

13 You have made us something that our neighbors laugh at. Those who live around us make fun of us and tease us.

14 The nations make jokes about us. They shake their heads at us.

15 All day long I am reminded of my shame. My face is covered with it

16 because of those who laugh at me and attack me with their words. They want to get even with me.