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Psalm 44:16 "Because of the voice of him who reproaches and reviles..."

Day 32 – Psalm 44

“Because of the voice of him who reproaches and reviles…” Psalm 44:16

THE THINGS THAT BRING DEEP HURT

The words of the sons of Korah in Palm 44 reflected much pain and sorrow. What caused this great sense of distress?

“Because of the voice of him who reproaches and reviles,
Because of the enemy and the avenger.”
Psalm 44:16

Three causes may be identified.

1. Taunting words

Words can cause deep hurt.

a) Words of reproach
i) These highlight the plight.
ii) It is like rubbing salt to an open wound.
b) Words that revile
i) One’s faith
ii) One’s ethnicity

2. The enemy

a) He oppresses others because he is stronger.
b) He plunders.
c) He humiliates with dastardly deeds.

3. The avenger

a) The pain he inflicts could be much worse than just an enemy.
b) The avenger is one who feels he has just cause to exact vengeance.

The avenger may be one who was once conquered by Israel.