The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 44:10

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy. Thou bringest it to pass that we turn our backs in shameful flight from the enemy, either making a feeble resistance or none at all. And they which hate us spoil for themselves.

Spoil us of our arms and ornaments, which they seize and appropriate.

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