Psalms 44:17
Psalms 44:17 in Multiple Translations
All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten You or betrayed Your covenant.
All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, Neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
All this has come on us, but still we have kept you in our memory; and we have not been false to your word.
All this has happened to us even though we didn't forget you; we haven't been unfaithful to the promises we made to you.
All this is come vpon vs, yet doe wee not forget thee, neither deale wee falsly concerning thy couenant.
All this met us, and we did not forget Thee, Nor have we dealt falsely in Thy covenant.
All this has come on us, yet we haven’t forgotten you. We haven’t been false to your covenant.
All this is come upon us; yet we have not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
Instead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth.
All these things have happened to us even though we have not forgotten you, and we are not the ones who disobeyed the agreement you made with our ancestors.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 44:17
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Psalms 44:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ֭/קּוֹל
מְחָרֵ֣ף
וּ/מְגַדֵּ֑ף
מִ/פְּנֵ֥י
א֝וֹיֵ֗ב
וּ/מִתְנַקֵּֽם
מִ֭/קּוֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
מְחָרֵ֣ף
châraph
H2778
to taunt
V-Piel
וּ/מְגַדֵּ֑ף
gâdaph
H1442
to blaspheme
Conj | V-Piel
מִ/פְּנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
א֝וֹיֵ֗ב
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal
וּ/מִתְנַקֵּֽם
nâqam
H5358
to avenge
Conj | V-Hithpael
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 44:17
מִ֭/קּוֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
מְחָרֵ֣ף
châraph
H2778
"to taunt"
V-Piel
The Hebrew word 'châraph' means to acquire or expose something, and can also mean to betroth or defame someone. It is translated as 'betroth', 'blaspheme', or 'reproach' in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to reproach, taunt, blaspheme, defy, jeopardise, rail, upbraid 1a) (Qal) to reproach 1b) (Piel) to reproach, defy, taunt
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: betroth, blaspheme, defy, jeopard, rail, reproach, upbraid. See also: Leviticus 19:20; Psalms 55:13; Psalms 42:11.
וּ/מְגַדֵּ֑ף
gâdaph
H1442
"to blaspheme"
Conj | V-Piel
To blaspheme means to speak badly of someone, including God. In the Bible, this word is used to describe reviling or reproaching others, and is considered a serious offense. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to revile men, blaspheme God 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to revile (between men) 1a2) to blaspheme (God)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: blaspheme, reproach. See also: Numbers 15:30; Psalms 44:17; Isaiah 37:6.
מִ/פְּנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
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.
א֝וֹיֵ֗ב
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
וּ/מִתְנַקֵּֽם
nâqam
H5358
"to avenge"
Conj | V-Hithpael
This verb means to avenge or punish, often used to describe God's justice, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:43 where God avenges His people.
Definition: 1) to avenge, take vengeance, revenge, avenge oneself, be avenged, be punished 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to avenge, take vengeance 1a2) to entertain revengeful feelings 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to avenge oneself 1b2) to suffer vengeance 1c) (Piel) to avenge 1d) (Hophal) to be avenged, vengeance be taken (for blood) 1e) (Hithpael) to avenge oneself
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: avenge(-r, self), punish, revenge (self), [idiom] surely, take vengeance. See also: Genesis 4:15; Esther 8:13; Psalms 8:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 44:17
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- Psalms 44:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 44:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:17
- Sermons on Psalms 44:17
Context — Redeem Us, O God
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. 19But You have crushed us in the lair of jackals; You have covered us with deepest darkness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 9:13 | Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us, yet we have not sought the favor of the LORD our God by turning from our iniquities and giving attention to Your truth. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 8:14 | then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 6:12 | be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 20:37 | I will make you pass under the rod and will bring you into the bond of the covenant. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 31:32 | It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt— a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them, ” declares the LORD. |
| 6 | Psalms 78:57 | They turned back and were faithless like their fathers, twisted like a faulty bow. |
| 7 | Psalms 9:17 | The wicked will return to Sheol— all the nations who forget God. |
| 8 | Isaiah 17:10 | For you have forgotten the God of your salvation and failed to remember the Rock of your refuge. Therefore, though you cultivate delightful plots and set out cuttings from exotic vines— |
| 9 | Psalms 44:20 | If we had forgotten the name of our God or spread out our hands to a foreign god, |
| 10 | Psalms 78:7 | that they should put their confidence in God, not forgetting His works, but keeping His commandments. |
Psalms 44:17 Summary
[Psalms 44:17 is saying that even though bad things are happening, the people speaking have not stopped loving or following God. They are reminding God that they have been faithful, just like it says in Psalms 37:3-4, where it encourages us to trust in God and do good. This verse helps us understand that being faithful to God does not mean we will never face hard times, but it does mean we can trust Him to be with us, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Isaiah 43:2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'not forget' God in Psalms 44:17?
To not forget God means to remember and honor Him in our thoughts, words, and actions, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:11, where it warns against forgetting God's commands and works.
How can we be sure we are not betraying God's covenant like it says in Psalms 44:17?
We can be sure by keeping God's commandments and loving Him with all our heart, as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37-40, and by being mindful of our actions and their alignment with God's will, as instructed in Psalms 51:10-12.
Why do bad things happen to those who have not forgotten God or betrayed His covenant, as stated in Psalms 44:17?
Bad things can happen to anyone, regardless of their faithfulness, as seen in the story of Job, but God's presence and comfort are always available, as promised in Psalms 23:4 and Romans 8:28-30.
How does Psalms 44:17 relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us that even in difficult times, we must hold on to our faith and trust in God's goodness, just as the psalmist did, and look to Him for strength and guidance, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have forgotten God in my daily life, and how can I remember Him more?
- How can I ensure that my heart does not turn back from God's path, as mentioned in the surrounding verses?
- What are some challenges I am currently facing, and how can I trust God to be with me in those difficulties, just like the psalmist?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of not betraying God's covenant in my own life, and what does that look like in practical terms?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:17
All this is come upon us,.... Not by chance, but according to the purpose and counsel of God; not for sin, and as a punishment of it, but for Christ's sake and his Gospel; for a profession of faith
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:17
All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:17
Although we cannot excuse ourselves from many other sins for which thou hast justly punished us, yet this we must say for ourselves, that through thy grace we have kept ourselves from apostacy and idolatry, notwithstanding all the examples and provocations, rewards proposed and promised, or punishments threatened to induce us thereunto; which we hope thou wilt graciously consider, and not suffer us to be tempted above what we are able to bear.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:17
Psalms 44:17 All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.Ver. 17. All this is come upon us; yet] This they allege, viz. their constance as an arguent of their sincerity, and a motive to pity. Apply this, with Jerome, to Christians, and then it is the voice of martyrs. Neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant] ie. We have not relinquished the true religion, or revolted to dumb idols; but held us close to thy sincere service. And, therefore, if that heathen emperor going against his enemy could say, Non sic Deos coluimus ut ille nor vinceret, We have not so served the gods that they should serve us no better than to suffer us to be worsted (Antonin. Philosoph.); how much more may God’ s faithful servants be confident of his help, and say, "All people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever?" Micah 4:5.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 44:17
Verse 17. Yet have we not forgotten thee] These are bold words; but they must be understood in a qualified sense. We have not apostatized from thee, we have not fallen into idolatry. And this was strictly true: the charge of idolatry could never be brought against the Jewish nation from the time of the captivity, with sufficient evidence to support it.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:17
17–22. The calamity is unmerited. No unfaithfulness to God’s covenant has called for punishment. Nay it is for His sake that His people are suffering.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:17
All this is come upon us - All these calamities. The connecting thought here is, that although all these things had come upon them, yet they could not be traced to their own infidelity or unfaithfulness to God.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:17
17. All this is come—All mentioned in Psalms 44:9-16. Yet have we not forgotten thee—Psalms 44:17-22 contain the assertion of the kingdom of Judah’s fidelity to God, emphatically during Hezekiah’s
Sermons on Psalms 44:17
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Vi. to Marion Mcnaught, When Persecuted for Her Principles by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford encourages a beloved sister to endure persecution and suffering by looking to the example of Jesus Christ, who endured insults and pain without retaliation, entru |
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Predictions - Housing Crash Depression by Andrew Strom | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the influence of the American gospel and Jesus on other countries. He expresses concern about how American culture, including gangs and rap so |
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Daniel—a Man of Another Sort! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that Daniel was a 'man of another sort' due to his deep commitment to prayer, fasting, and the study of God's Word, which led him to discern the times an |
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Evening Thoughts - October by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow reflects on the profound nature of God's law, emphasizing its perfection and the necessity of love for God as the ultimate fulfillment of the law. He discusses the |
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Becoming People of Prayer by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the urgent need for believers to become people of prayer, drawing from Jeremiah 5 where God seeks just one person who will seek Him. He highlights the ex |
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Desert Survival Series Pt 32- Moses the Friend of God by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Moses and his relationship with God. The preacher emphasizes that this sermon series was led by God and contains vital truths for facing dif |
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Desert Survival Series Pt 31- Moses the Servant of God by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects our love for God. He acknowledges that people often forget the specific details of sermons, bu |