Psalms 44:10

10 Thou hast made us to turn back from the adversary, and they that hate us 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 will we boast all the day, and we will praise thy name for ever. Selah.

9 But thou hast cast off, and put us to confusion, and dost not go forth with our armies;

10 Thou hast made us to turn back from the adversary, and they that hate us spoil for themselves;

11 Thou hast given us over like sheep [appointed] for meat, and hast scattered us among the nations;

12 Thou hast sold thy people for nought, and hast not increased [thy wealth] by their price;