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The Sting of Public Mockery
Commentators explain that the psalmist's pain comes from public humiliation. Surrounding nations, who once respected Israel, now see them as forsaken by God. As John Calvin notes, their unique worship of the true God often fueled this hostility, making them a target for scorn and derision from their neighbors.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 44:13
18th Century
Theologian
You make us a reproach to our neighbors - Compare the notes at (Psalms 39:8). The word neighbors here refers to surroun…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 44:13–14
19th Century
Bishop
These verses become very suggestive, if we refer them to one of those periods under the Seleucids, when the Jews were so frequently attacked on the…
John Calvin
On Psalms 44:13
16th Century
Theologian
Thou hast made us a reproach to our neighbors. Here the Psalmist speaks of their neighbors, who were all motivated either by some secret i…
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John Gill
On Psalms 44:13
17th Century
Pastor
You make us a reproach to our neighbours Which is the common lot of Christians: Christ and his apostles have given reason…
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…