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Verse 44

Psalms 44:25

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For our soul has sunk to the dust; our bodies cling to the earth.

American Standard Version (1901)

For our soul is bowed down to the dust: Our body cleaveth unto the earth.

Bible in Basic English

For our souls are crushed down to the dust: our bodies are stretched out on the earth.

Free Bible Version

We lie ruined in the dust, our bodies face down in the dirt.

Geneva Bible 1599

For our soule is beaten downe vnto the dust: our belly cleaueth vnto the ground.

King James (Authorized) Version

For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.

One Unity Resource Bible

For our soul is bowed down to the dust. Our body clings to the earth.

Translation for Translators

We are pushed down to the ground and we cannot get up.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For we have melted away into the dust; our bodies cling to the earth.

Noah Webster Bible

For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth to the earth.

World English Bible

For our soul is bowed down to the dust. Our body clings to the earth.

Young's Literal Translation

For bowed to the dust hath our soul, Cleaved to the earth hath our belly.

Context

Redeem Us, O God

²⁴Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and oppression? ²⁵For our soul has sunk to the dust; our bodies cling to the earth. ²⁶Rise up; be our help! Redeem us on account of Your loving devotion.

Summary

In this verse, the psalmist cries out to God in distress, acknowledging their desperate situation and need for divine intervention. The psalmist appeals to God's unfailing love and faithfulness, recognizing that only God can provide the help and salvation they seek. This verse reflects a deep trust in God's character and a reliance on His mercy and power to deliver them from their troubles. It serves as a reminder for believers to turn to God in times of trouble, knowing that He is a faithful and loving God who hears their cries and is able to rescue them. The psalmist's plea for help demonstrates a humble dependence on God's sovereignty and a confident hope in His deliverance.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For our soul is bowed down to the dust,.... Which may signify great declension in spiritual things, much dejection of mind, and little exercise of grace, Psa 119:25; or a very low estate in temporals; subjection to their enemies; they setting their feet upon their necks, and obliging them to lick the dust of them: and even it may signify nearness to death itself; see Jos 10:24; our belly cleaveth to the earth; as persons that lie prostrate, being conquered and suppliants.

Psalms 44:25

Redeem Us, O God

²⁴Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and oppression? ²⁵For our soul has sunk to the dust; our bodies cling to the earth. ²⁶Rise up; be our help! Redeem us on account of Your loving devotion.

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Berean Standard Bible

For our soul has sunk to the dust; our bodies cling to the earth.

American Standard Version (1901)

For our soul is bowed down to the dust: Our body cleaveth unto the earth.

Bible in Basic English

For our souls are crushed down to the dust: our bodies are stretched out on the earth.

Free Bible Version

We lie ruined in the dust, our bodies face down in the dirt.

Geneva Bible 1599

For our soule is beaten downe vnto the dust: our belly cleaueth vnto the ground.

King James (Authorized) Version

For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.

One Unity Resource Bible

For our soul is bowed down to the dust. Our body clings to the earth.

Translation for Translators

We are pushed down to the ground and we cannot get up.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For we have melted away into the dust; our bodies cling to the earth.

Noah Webster Bible

For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth to the earth.

World English Bible

For our soul is bowed down to the dust. Our body clings to the earth.

Young's Literal Translation

For bowed to the dust hath our soul, Cleaved to the earth hath our belly.