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A Two-Fold Attack
Commentators explain that the pain expressed in this verse is twofold. The enemy not only "reproaches" God's people with cutting words but also "blasphemes" God Himself. The psalmist's anguish stems from hearing both personal insults and attacks against God's holy name and reputation.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 44:16
18th Century
Theologian
For the voice of him ... — That is, because I hear the voice of him who reproaches and blasphemes. The word rendered blasphemeth, means pr…
John Gill
On Psalms 44:16
17th Century
Pastor
For the voice, of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth
That is, antichrist, to whom a mouth speaking blasphemies has…
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…