Joe: Alright, so what are we going over today?

Bible Expert: Today, we will be discussing Psalms 44.

Joe: Oh, I love Psalms! So tell me what this one is about!

Bible Expert: This Psalm is a lament of the people of Israel and their struggle against their enemies. The Psalmist proclaims how powerful God is and how He has delivered them in the past. He then asks why God has seemingly abandoned them in the present and why their enemies are still victorious.

Joe: Wow, that's heavy. (calls to Jamie) Hey Jamie, can you look up what enemies the Israelites were dealing with at the time?

Jamie: Sure, Joe. It looks like they were fighting against the Philistines, Ammonites, Edomites, Moabites, and the Arameans.

Joe: Wow, so they were really surrounded! Go on!

Bible Expert: Yes, they were surrounded on all sides by hostile nations. The Psalmist also questions why God allows them to suffer humiliation and why their enemies are victorious. He then calls on God to remember their plight and to act on their behalf.

Joe: That sounds like a desperate plea. So what happens in the end?

Bible Expert: The Psalmist declares that despite the hardships they are facing, they will still trust in God and not forsake His name. He then concludes with a prayer for God to deliver them from their enemies and restore their honor and glory.