Psalms 44:20-22

[20] If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god; [21] Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. [22] Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.

What is the context of Psalms 44:20-22?

Israel’s Complaint (Psalms 44:1-26 true)
Come to Our Help (Psalms 44:1-26 true)
Former Times of Help and Present Troubles. (Psalms 44:1-26 true)
Present Defeat and Past Deliverance (Psalms 44:1-26 true)
Former Deliverances and Present Troubles. (Psalms 44:1-26 true)
Psalm 44 .[ a .] (Psalms 44:1-26 true)
A Prayer in Times of Defeat (Psalms 44:1-26 true)
Redemption Remembered in Present Dishonor (Psalms 44:1-26 true)

What does Psalms 44:20-22 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Their defeat and humiliation were not the consequences of apostasy. They suffered innocently for some unknown reason. It seemed as though God allowed Israel"s enemy to slaughter some of His sheep for purposes known only to Him.

The Apostle Paul quoted Psalm 44:22 in Romans 8:36 as proof that even though God"s people suffer, God does not forsake them.