Psalms 44:15
Psalms 44:15 in Multiple Translations
All day long my disgrace is before me, and shame has covered my face,
My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,
All the day long is my dishonor before me, And the shame of my face hath covered me,
My downfall is ever before me, and I am covered with the shame of my face;
We are humiliated all day long; we hold our heads in shame,
My confusion is dayly before me, and the shame of my face hath couered me,
All the day my confusion [is] before me, And the shame of my face hath covered me.
All day long my dishonor is before me, and shame covers my face,
My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,
Clothed round about with varieties. After her shall virgins be brought to the king: her neighbours shall be brought to thee.
All day I feel disgraced; from seeing my face, people know that I am ashamed.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 44:15
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Psalms 44:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תְּשִׂימֵ֣/נוּ
מָ֭שָׁל
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
מְנֽוֹד
רֹ֝֗אשׁ
בַּל
אֻמִּֽים
תְּשִׂימֵ֣/נוּ
sûwm
H7760
to set
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
מָ֭שָׁל
mâshâl
H4912
proverb
N-ms
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-mp
מְנֽוֹד
mânôwd
H4493
shaking
N-ms
רֹ֝֗אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms
בַּל
lᵉʼôm
H3816
people
Part
אֻמִּֽים
lᵉʼôm
H3816
people
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 44:15
תְּשִׂימֵ֣/נוּ
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
מָ֭שָׁל
mâshâl
H4912
"proverb"
N-ms
A proverb is a short saying that teaches a lesson, often using comparisons or metaphors, like those found in the book of Proverbs. It's a way of sharing wisdom and insight. Proverbs are used by Solomon and other biblical writers.
Definition: 1) proverb, parable 1a) proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism 1b) byword 1c) similitude, parable 1d) poem 1e) sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: byword, like, parable, proverb. See also: Numbers 23:7; Psalms 78:2; Psalms 44:15.
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
מְנֽוֹד
mânôwd
H4493
"shaking"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means shaking or nodding the head, often in mockery or scorn, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of ridicule. It involves a physical gesture of contempt. It is used to show disdain.
Definition: shaking, wagging
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: shaking. See also: Psalms 44:15.
רֹ֝֗אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
בַּל
lᵉʼôm
H3816
"people"
Part
This word refers to a community or nation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people who share a common identity or culture. The KJV translates it as 'nation' or 'people'.
Definition: a people, nation
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: nation, people. See also: Genesis 25:23; Proverbs 11:26; Psalms 2:1.
אֻמִּֽים
lᵉʼôm
H3816
"people"
N-mp
This word refers to a community or nation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people who share a common identity or culture. The KJV translates it as 'nation' or 'people'.
Definition: a people, nation
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: nation, people. See also: Genesis 25:23; Proverbs 11:26; Psalms 2:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 44:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 44:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 44:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:15
- Sermons on Psalms 44:15
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,
16at the voice of the scorner and reviler, because of the enemy, bent on revenge. 17All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten You or betrayed Your covenant.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 69:7 | For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 3:25 | Let us lie down in our shame; let our disgrace cover us. We have sinned against the LORD our God, both we and our fathers; from our youth even to this day we have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God.” |
| 3 | Psalms 89:45 | You have cut short the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah |
| 4 | Jeremiah 51:51 | “We are ashamed because we have heard reproach; disgrace has covered our faces, because foreigners have entered the holy places of the LORD’s house.” |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 32:21 | and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword. |
| 6 | Psalms 71:13 | May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace. |
| 7 | Ezra 9:6 | and said: “O my God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift up my face to You, my God, because our iniquities are higher than our heads, and our guilt has reached the heavens. |
| 8 | Joshua 7:7–9 | “O, Lord GOD,” Joshua said, “why did You ever bring this people across the Jordan to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to be destroyed? If only we had been content to stay on the other side of the Jordan! O Lord, what can I say, now that Israel has turned its back and run from its enemies? When the Canaanites and all who live in the land hear about this, they will surround us and wipe out our name from the earth. Then what will You do for Your great name?” |
Psalms 44:15 Summary
The speaker in Psalms 44:15 is feeling overwhelmed by shame and disgrace, which is a constant and painful reminder of their difficult circumstances. This feeling is similar to what the apostle Paul described in 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, where he talks about being hard pressed but not crushed. Despite these feelings, the speaker's faith remains strong, and they are able to affirm their commitment to God, just like the psalmist in Psalms 42:1-2, who expresses a deep longing for God's presence in the midst of hardship. By looking to God and remembering His promises, we can find comfort and hope in the midst of our own struggles with shame and disgrace, as we are reminded in Jeremiah 31:3, that God loves us with an everlasting love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nature of the speaker's emotional pain in Psalms 44:15?
The speaker's emotional pain in Psalms 44:15 is rooted in feelings of shame and disgrace, which are constant and inescapable, as they are reminded of their situation all day long, much like the emotional distress described in Lamentations 3:1-2.
How does this verse relate to the concept of persecution?
This verse highlights the emotional toll of persecution, as the speaker feels shame and disgrace in the face of their enemies, similar to the experiences of the apostles in Acts 5:41, who rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for the name of Jesus.
What role does faith play in the midst of such emotional pain?
Despite the overwhelming emotions of shame and disgrace, the speaker's faith remains intact, as they affirm their commitment to God in Psalms 44:17, much like the faith expressed in Romans 8:28, where we are told that all things work together for good to those who love God.
How can believers today relate to the emotions expressed in this verse?
Believers today can relate to the emotions expressed in this verse by recognizing that feelings of shame and disgrace can be a natural response to persecution or hardship, but also by remembering that God is near to the brokenhearted, as promised in Psalms 34:18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel shame or disgrace, and how can I bring these feelings before God in prayer?
- How do I respond to criticism or ridicule from others, and what can I learn from the speaker's experience in this verse?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper sense of faith and trust in God, even in the midst of emotional pain or hardship?
- What are some practical ways I can support and encourage others who may be experiencing shame or disgrace, and how can I point them to the hope of the Gospel?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:15
My confusion [is] continually before me,.... Meaning that which is the occasion of it; and the shame of my face hath covered me; not by reason of sin, which is often the cause of confusion and shame
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:15
My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me, My confusion is continually before me ... For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth - (Jeremiah 3:25;
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:15
Before me; before the eyes of my mind and body too. They vilify me, not only behind my back, but even before my face. The shame of my face hath covered me, i.e. I am filled with shame of my face on every side, being ashamed to show my face in any place or company.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:15
Psalms 44:15 My confusion [is] continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,Ver. 15. My confusion is continually before me] Heb. All the day long, or every day; so as that there is neither hope of better nor place of worse.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 44:15
(15) The shame.—Better take the face as a second object—shame hath covered me as to my face, i.e., covered my face. Though the record of the facts of a sad reality, these verses have also the value of a prophecy sadder still. Twenty centuries of misery are summed up in these few lines, which have been most literally repeated, “By the torture, prolonged from age to age, By the infamy, Israel’s heritage; By the Ghetto’s plague, by the garb’s disgrace, By the badge of shame, by the felon’s place.” R. : Holy Cross Day.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:15
15. My confusion &c.] Render with R.V., All the day long is my dishonour before me, as in Psalms 44:8; Psalms 44:22; Psalms 44:9. My disgrace is perpetually staring me in the face. Cp. Psalms 38:17. the shame of my face &c.] Shame is said to cover or clothe a man (Job 8:22; Psalms 35:26; Psalms 69:7; Psalms 132:18); and the shame of my face is an emphatic synonym for my shame, inasmuch as the sense of shame betrays itself in the countenance. Cp. Ezra 9:6 ff; Jeremiah 7:19; Daniel 9:7-8.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:15
My confusion is continually before me - My shame; the conviction and the evidence of my disgrace is constantly present with me.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:15
9-16. The strain suddenly turns to lamentation and complaint, and the poet spreads the national distress before God.
Sermons on Psalms 44:15
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Dallas Area Conference 1993-08 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the awe-inspiring nature of Jesus as portrayed in the Gospels. Despite the quiet and understated manner in which the story of the Savior is |
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Part 2 by Dan Biser | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and confessing our sins before the Lord, both individually and collectively as a church and nation. It delves into various Bibl |
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To Sin and Not to Blush! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the deep connection between sin and shame, asserting that true shame arises from the recognition of one's sins and the need for atonement. He reflects on E |
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(So Great a Salvation) Conviction and Repentance by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of addressing the spiritual needs of individuals when they become aware of them. He prays for God's guidance in reaching out |