Psalms 44:14

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

You have made us a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou makest us a byword among the nations, A shaking of the head among the peoples.

Bible in Basic English

Our name is a word of shame among the nations, a sign for the shaking of heads among the peoples.

Free Bible Version

You have made us a joke to the other nations; they scornfully shake their heads at us.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou makest vs a prouerbe among the nations, and a nodding of the head among the people.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.

One Unity Resource Bible

You make us a byword among the nations, a shaking of the head among the peoples.

Translation for Translators

They make jokes using the name of our country, they shake their heads to indicate that they despise us.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You make us an insult among the nations, a shaking of the head among the peoples.

Noah Webster Bible

Thou makest us a by-word among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.

World English Bible

You make us a byword among the nations, a shaking of the head among the peoples.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou makest us a simile among nations, A shaking of the head among peoples.

Context

Redeem Us, O God

¹³You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, a mockery and derision to those around us. ¹⁴You have made us a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples. ¹⁵All day long my disgrace is before me, and shame has covered my face,

Summary

In this verse, the psalmist expresses feelings of shame and disgrace, acknowledging that they have become a byword among the nations. The psalmist's lament reflects a sense of abandonment and defeat, as they recount the sufferings and trials faced by the people of Israel. Despite their distress, the psalmist appeals to God for help and deliverance, seeking divine intervention in their time of need. This verse serves as a reminder of the challenges and hardships that believers may encounter, yet it also points to the importance of turning to God in times of trouble and relying on His strength and mercy.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Thou makest us a byword among the Heathen,.... Among the Papists, as the Jews were among the Gentiles, Deu 28:37; calling them schismatics, heretics, fanatics, and what not? a shaking of the head among the people; by way of indignation, scorn, and contempt; see Psa 22:7.

Psalms 44:14

Redeem Us, O God

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Berean Standard Bible

You have made us a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou makest us a byword among the nations, A shaking of the head among the peoples.

Bible in Basic English

Our name is a word of shame among the nations, a sign for the shaking of heads among the peoples.

Free Bible Version

You have made us a joke to the other nations; they scornfully shake their heads at us.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou makest vs a prouerbe among the nations, and a nodding of the head among the people.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.

One Unity Resource Bible

You make us a byword among the nations, a shaking of the head among the peoples.

Translation for Translators

They make jokes using the name of our country, they shake their heads to indicate that they despise us.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You make us an insult among the nations, a shaking of the head among the peoples.

Noah Webster Bible

Thou makest us a by-word among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.

World English Bible

You make us a byword among the nations, a shaking of the head among the peoples.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou makest us a simile among nations, A shaking of the head among peoples.