Psa 44:23 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 23. Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? ] That is, Why dost thou appear as one asleep, who is regardless of the safety of his friends. This is a freedom of speech which can only be allowed to inspired men; and in their mouths it is always to be figuratively understood.

‏ Psalms 44:23

Verse 23. Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord?] That is, Why dost thou appear as one asleep, who is regardless of the safety of his friends. This is a freedom of speech which can only be allowed to inspired men; and in their mouths it is always to be figuratively understood.