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Psalms 44:18

Psalms 44:18
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Our heart is not turned back,.... To its original hardness, blindness, and bondage, to its former sin and folly, to cherish, gratify, and fulfil its lusts and desires; not from God, from love to him,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Our heart is not turned back - That is, We have not turned away from thy service; we have not apostatized from thee; we have not fallen into idolatry. This must mean that such was not at that time the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 44:17-26

The people of God, being greatly afflicted and oppressed, here apply to him; whither else should they go?

I. By way of appeal, concerning their integrity, which he only is an infallible judge of, and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 44:17-22

The calamity is unmerited. No unfaithfulness to God's covenant has called for punishment. Nay it is for His sake that His people are suffering.