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A Cry of Worthlessness
Commentators explain that being "sold for nought" is a powerful metaphor for feeling utterly devalued and discarded by God. The psalmist feels that God has given them over to their enemies for no gain, as if they were a worthless slave that no one would even bid on, expressing a profound depth of suffering.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 44:12
18th Century
Theologian
Thou sellest thy people for nought - The margin notes 'without riches,' meaning without gain or advantage; that is, for no price th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 44:12
19th Century
Bishop
For nought. —Literally, for no riches (); notice the contrast to Psalms 72:14.
And dost not i…
John Calvin
On Psalms 44:12
16th Century
Theologian
You have sold your people, and not become rich. In saying that they were sold without any gain, it means that they were exposed for sale a…
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John Gill
On Psalms 44:12
17th Century
Pastor
You sell your people for nought
So God, when he is said to deliver up his people into the hands of their enemies, …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 44:9–16
17th Century
Minister
The believer must have times of temptation, affliction, and discouragement; the church must have seasons of persecution. At such times the people o…