Psalm 44:25

25 For our soul has sunk to the dust; our bodies cling to the earth.

Psalm 44:25 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 44:25

For our soul is bowed down to the dust
Which may signify great declension in spiritual things, much dejection of mind, and little exercise of grace, ( Psalms 119:25 ) ( Lamentations 3:29 ) ; or a very low estate in temporals; subjection to their enemies; they setting their feet upon their necks, and obliging them to lick the dust of them: and even it may signify nearness to death itself; see ( Joshua 10:24 ) ( Isaiah 49:23 ) ( Psalms 22:16 ) ;

our belly cleaveth to the earth;
as persons that lie prostrate, being conquered and suppliants.

Psalm 44:25 In-Context

23 Wake up, O Lord! Why are You sleeping? Arise! Do not reject us forever.

24 Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and oppression?

25 For our soul has sunk to the dust; our bodies cling to the earth.

26 Rise up; be our help! Redeem us on account of Your loving devotion.