Psalms 44:10

10 (43-11) Thou hast made us turn our back to our enemies: and they that hated us plundered 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 (43-9) In God shall we glory all the day long: and in thy name we will give praise for ever.

9 (43-10) But now thou hast cast us off, and put us to shame: and thou, O God, wilt not go out with our armies.

10 (43-11) Thou hast made us turn our back to our enemies: and they that hated us plundered for themselves.

11 (43-12) Thou hast given us up like sheep to be eaten: thou hast scattered us among the nations.

12 (43-13) Thou hast sold thy people for no price: and there was no reckoning in the exchange of them.