Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price.
You sell your people for nothing, and you don't gain any wealth from their price.
The writer is expressing anguish that God seems to have abandoned His people, giving them away without getting anything valuable in return.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 44 is a communal lament attributed to the sons of Korah, likely written during a time of Israel's defeat and exile, such as the Babylonian captivity in the 6th century BC. In this verse, the psalmist expresses the nation's anguish, accusing God of handing His people over to enemies without any profit or gain, reflecting the historical reality of Israel's oppression and abandonment. This highlights the deep sense of betrayal felt by the faithful when God seemed to allow their suffering without apparent purpose.
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