PSALM 44 THE ARGUMENT There is no certainty, either concerning the author or the particular occasion of this Psalm. This is evident, that it was composed with respect unto the calamitous condition of the church and people of Israel, whom it supposeth to be in a state of captivity and persecution. But whether it was made by David, who foresaw and foretold by the Spirit of God their future captivity, and framed this for their use in that estate, or by some other holy man of God, when they were actually in this condition, is not determined, nor necessary to know for the understanding of it. The church commemorates past mercies, Psalms 44:1,2. The arm of God, not the sword of Israel, put them in possession of the land, Psalms 44:3. Their trust is in God, not in their bow, Psalms 44:4-8. They complain of divers troubles, Psalms 44:9-16. They profess their integrity, Psalms 44:17-22. A fervent prayer for help, Psalms 44:23-26. What work thou didst in their days: they allege their former experience, as encouragements to their faith, and motives to God to continue to be gracious to them.
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Psalms 44:1
1 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.