Psalms 44:16
Psalms 44:16 in Multiple Translations
at the voice of the scorner and reviler, because of the enemy, bent on revenge.
For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.
For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth, By reason of the enemy and the avenger.
Because of the voice of him who says sharp and bitter words; because of the hater and him who is the instrument of punishment.
because of all the insults from the people mocking us, because our vengeful enemies are right in front of us.
For the voyce of the slaunderer and rebuker, for the enemie and auenger.
Because of the voice of a reproacher and reviler, Because of an enemy and a self-avenger.
at the taunt of one who reproaches and verbally abuses, because of the enemy and the avenger.
For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.
They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king.
I hear what those who sneer at me and revile me say; I am ashamed in front of my enemies and those who want to harm me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 44:16
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Psalms 44:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
הַ֭/יּוֹם
כְּלִמָּתִ֣/י
נֶגְדִּ֑/י
וּ/בֹ֖שֶׁת
פָּנַ֣/י
כִּסָּֽתְ/נִי
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ֭/יּוֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
כְּלִמָּתִ֣/י
kᵉlimmâh
H3639
shame
N-fs | Suff
נֶגְדִּ֑/י
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Suff
וּ/בֹ֖שֶׁת
bôsheth
H1322
shame
Conj | N-fs
פָּנַ֣/י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
כִּסָּֽתְ/נִי
kâçâh
H3680
to cover
V-Piel-Perf-3fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 44:16
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ֭/יּוֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
כְּלִמָּתִ֣/י
kᵉlimmâh
H3639
"shame"
N-fs | Suff
This word means shame or disgrace, often referring to feelings of reproach or insult. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) disgrace, reproach, shame, confusion, dishonour, insult, ignominy 1a) insult, reproach 1b) reproach, ignominy
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, reproach, shame. See also: Job 20:3; Jeremiah 20:11; Psalms 4:3.
נֶגְדִּ֑/י
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep | Suff
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
וּ/בֹ֖שֶׁת
bôsheth
H1322
"shame"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for shame describes a feeling of embarrassment or guilt, and can also refer to something that causes shame. It is used in the Bible to describe feelings of shame or embarrassment, as in Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) shame 1a) shame 1b) shameful thing
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: ashamed, confusion, [phrase] greatly, (put to) shame(-ful thing). See also: 1 Samuel 20:30; Isaiah 54:4; Psalms 35:26.
פָּנַ֣/י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
כִּסָּֽתְ/נִי
kâçâh
H3680
"to cover"
V-Piel-Perf-3fs | Suff
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 44:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 44:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:16
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:16
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:16
- Sermons on Psalms 44:16
Context — Redeem Us, O God
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. 18Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 8:2 | From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger. |
| 2 | Psalms 74:10 | How long, O God, will the enemy taunt You? Will the foe revile Your name forever? |
| 3 | Psalms 74:18 | Remember how the enemy has mocked You, O LORD, how a foolish people has spurned Your name. |
| 4 | Psalms 74:22–23 | Rise up, O God; defend Your cause! Remember how the fool mocks You all day long. Do not disregard the clamor of Your adversaries, the uproar of Your enemies that ascends continually. |
| 5 | Isaiah 37:17 | Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to all the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. |
| 6 | Isaiah 37:3–4 | to tell him, “This is what Hezekiah says: Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace; for children have come to the point of birth, but there is no strength to deliver them. Perhaps the LORD your God will hear the words of the Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to defy the living God, and He will rebuke him for the words that the LORD your God has heard. Therefore lift up a prayer for the remnant that still survives.” |
| 7 | Psalms 79:12 | Pay back into the laps of our neighbors sevenfold the reproach they hurled at You, O Lord. |
| 8 | Isaiah 37:23–24 | Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests. |
Psalms 44:16 Summary
Psalms 44:16 talks about the pain of being mocked and ridiculed by others, especially when it's because of our faith. The psalmist is saying that it hurts to hear people making fun of us and saying mean things about us, just like it says in Psalms 44:14. But even in the midst of this suffering, we can trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness, as seen in Romans 8:28. We can remember that God is with us and that He will help us through difficult times, just like He promises in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'the voice of the scorner and reviler' in Psalms 44:16?
The phrase 'the voice of the scorner and reviler' refers to the mocking and insulting words of those who oppose God's people, as seen in Psalms 44:14, where the psalmist says they have been made 'a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples'. This is similar to the persecution faced by the early Christians, as mentioned in Acts 28:22.
Who is 'the enemy, bent on revenge' mentioned in this verse?
The 'enemy, bent on revenge' is likely a reference to the nations that have oppressed and persecuted God's people, as seen in the context of Psalms 44:14-15. This is consistent with the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5:44, where He instructs His followers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of suffering and persecution in the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger theme in the Bible that addresses the suffering and persecution of God's people, as seen in books like Job and Revelation. The psalmist's expression of pain and distress in Psalms 44:16 is similar to the laments found in Lamentations 1:12, where the prophet Jeremiah cries out to God in the midst of suffering.
What can we learn from the psalmist's response to scorn and reviling in this verse?
The psalmist's response to scorn and reviling in Psalms 44:16 teaches us the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and faithfulness, even in the midst of suffering and persecution, as seen in Romans 8:28 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when I am mocked or ridiculed for my faith, and what can I learn from the psalmist's example in Psalms 44:16?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness when faced with persecution or hardship, as mentioned in Psalms 44:17-18?
- What are some ways that I can 'love my enemies and pray for those who persecute' me, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:44, in the face of scorn and reviling?
- How can I maintain a strong faith and trust in God, even when surrounded by enemies who seek to destroy me, as seen in the context of Psalms 44:14-18?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:16
For the voice, of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth,.... That is, antichrist, to whom a mouth speaking blasphemies has been given, and which he has opened in blasphemy against God, attributing
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:16
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 44:16
That reproacheth and blasphemeth; that doth not only reproach me, which I could better bear; but blaspheme God and our religion for our sakes, which is intolerable to me. The enemy and avenger; who executeth both God’ s and his own vengeance upon me, persecuting me with a despiteful hatred, and with great cruelty.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:16
Psalms 44:16 For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.Ver. 16. For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth] Reproacheth religion, blasphemeth God and his people, as if he eared not what became of them; and his dispensation seemeth to say as much: this reflecteth upon the saints, and maketh them cry out - - Pudet haec opprobria nobis, Et dici potuisse, et non potuisse refelli.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:16
16. For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth] The word reproach is frequently used of a heathen enemy’s scornful defiance or mocking derision of Israel and Israelites, and by consequence of Israel’s God, as though He were unable or unwilling to defend His people (Psalms 42:10; Psalms 74:10; Psalms 74:18; Psalms 74:22; Psalms 79:4; Psalms 79:12; 1 Samuel 17:10 ff.); but the two words are found in combination elsewhere only of Sennacherib’s blasphemous defiance (Isaiah 37:6; Isaiah 37:23 = 2 Kings 19:6; 2 Kings 19:22). by reason of] Render for the looks of, or, for the presence of, as a better parallelism to for the voice of. Isaiah alludes to the terror inspired by the grim looks of the Assyrian invaders (Psalms 33:19); and for voice cp. Isaiah 37:23; Nahum 2:13. the enemy and the avenger] Cp. Psalms 8:2. The Heb. word for avenger suggests the idea of one who is taking a selfish vengeance, usurping, in his own interests, a function which belongs to God alone (Deuteronomy 32:35).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:16
For the voice of him ... - That is, Because I hear the voice of him that reproaches and blasphemes. The word rendered blasphemeth, means properly to use cutting words; then, to reproach or revile.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:16
9-16. The strain suddenly turns to lamentation and complaint, and the poet spreads the national distress before God.
Sermons on Psalms 44:16
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Exposition on Psalm 44 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on Psalm 43, highlighting the connection between the suffering of the Martyrs and the Passion of Christ, emphasizing the endurance and faith of believers ami |
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An Earthquake in Jerusalem by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the scene of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a colt, with the crowd laying down their garments and palm branches in his path. The Roman soldiers |
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Praise - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of dancing during a church service and how it brought liberation to the congregation. He encourages everyone to praise God, |
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Thanksgiving, Praise and Worship by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of praise and the importance of thanking and praising God. He uses the example of Jonah, who was in the belly of a fish and prayed f |
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(Basics) 27. Praise Drives Satan Out by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the lack of excitement and joy among Christians in praising God. He highlights the power of praise in silencing the enemy and opening doors |
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The Conflict of Two Wisdoms - Part 2 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for believers to rely on the life of God in order to be patient and kind to one another. The Book of Psalms is highlighted as a sour |
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The Great Deception by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of dealing with sin early, comparing it to a serpent that can lead us astray. He shares a tragic story of a young man who reb |