Psalms 44:7
Psalms 44:7 in Multiple Translations
For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame.
But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.
But thou hast saved us from our adversaries, And hast put them to shame that hate us.
But it is you who have been our saviour from those who were against us, and have put to shame those who had hate for us.
You are the one who saves us from our enemies; you defeat those who hate us.
But thou hast saued vs from our aduersaries, and hast put them to confusion that hate vs.
For Thou hast saved us from our adversaries, And those hating us Thou hast put to shame.
But you have saved us from our adversaries, and have shamed those who hate us.
But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness.
No, it is you who have rescued us from our enemies, it is you who have caused those who hate us to become ashamed because they were defeated.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 44:7
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Psalms 44:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
לֹ֣א
בְ/קַשְׁתִּ֣/י
אֶבְטָ֑ח
וְ֝/חַרְבִּ֗/י
לֹ֣א
תוֹשִׁיעֵֽ/נִי
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
בְ/קַשְׁתִּ֣/י
qesheth
H7198
bow
Prep | N-fs | Suff
אֶבְטָ֑ח
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
וְ֝/חַרְבִּ֗/י
chereb
H2719
sword
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תוֹשִׁיעֵֽ/נִי
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 44:7
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
בְ/קַשְׁתִּ֣/י
qesheth
H7198
"bow"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for bow refers to a weapon used for hunting or battle, but also symbolizes strength and is used to describe a rainbow. In the Bible, it appears in Genesis and other books. It represents power and beauty.
Definition: 1) bow 1a) bow (for hunting, battle) 1b) bowmen, archers 1c) bow (fig. of might) 1d) rainbow
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] arch(-er), [phrase] arrow, bow(-man, -shot). See also: Genesis 9:13; Psalms 44:7; Psalms 7:13.
אֶבְטָ֑ח
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
וְ֝/חַרְבִּ֗/י
chereb
H2719
"sword"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תוֹשִׁיעֵֽ/נִי
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 44:7
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — Redeem Us, O God
5Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.
6For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me.
7For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame.
8In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah 9But You have rejected and humbled us; You no longer go forth with our armies.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 1:5 | No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. |
| 2 | Psalms 132:18 | I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.” |
| 3 | Psalms 136:24 | and freed us from our enemies. His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 4 | Psalms 140:7 | O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle. |
| 5 | Psalms 53:5 | There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them. |
| 6 | Psalms 83:1–18 | O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God. See how Your enemies rage, how Your foes have reared their heads. With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish, saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.” For with one mind they plot together, they form an alliance against You— the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre. Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon, who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground. Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna, who said, “Let us possess for ourselves the pastures of God.” Make them like tumbleweed, O my God, like chaff before the wind. As fire consumes a forest, as a flame sets the mountains ablaze, so pursue them with Your tempest, and terrify them with Your storm. Cover their faces with shame, that they may seek Your name, O LORD. May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace. May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth. |
| 7 | Psalms 40:14 | May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. |
| 8 | Joshua 23:9–10 | The LORD has driven out great and powerful nations before you, and to this day no one can stand against you. One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised. |
| 9 | Psalms 144:10 | to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword. |
| 10 | Joshua 11:6 | Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for by this time tomorrow I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn up their chariots.” |
Psalms 44:7 Summary
This verse is saying that God saves us from the people who want to hurt us, and He makes them look foolish. This means that we can trust in God to protect us and take care of us, even when things seem scary or hard. As it says in Psalms 23:4, God is with us even in the darkest valley, and He will guide us through it. We can also look to verses like Romans 8:31, which reminds us that if God is for us, no one can be against us, and that gives us the courage to trust in His salvation and praise His name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be saved from our enemies?
Being saved from our enemies means that God delivers us from those who seek to harm us, as seen in Psalms 44:7, and this is a promise that is rooted in God's character as our Savior and Deliverer, as stated in Exodus 14:13-14 and Deuteronomy 20:4.
How does God put those who hate us to shame?
God puts those who hate us to shame by demonstrating His power and authority over them, as seen in Psalms 44:7, and this can be understood in the context of God's promise to fight for us, as stated in Deuteronomy 3:22 and 2 Chronicles 20:15-17.
Is this verse only talking about physical enemies or can it also apply to spiritual enemies?
While Psalms 44:7 may have been written in the context of physical enemies, the principle can also apply to spiritual enemies, as seen in Ephesians 6:12, where we are told that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
How can we trust in God's salvation when we are facing difficult circumstances?
We can trust in God's salvation by remembering His faithfulness in the past, as seen in Psalms 44:1-8, and by trusting in His sovereignty and goodness, as stated in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has saved you from your enemies in the past, and how can you trust in His salvation for the present and future?
- How does it make you feel to know that God is fighting for you and putting your enemies to shame, as seen in Psalms 44:7?
- In what ways can you apply the principle of trusting in God's salvation to your everyday life, especially in the face of spiritual or emotional struggles?
- What does it mean for you to 'boast in God' and praise His name, as seen in Psalms 44:8, and how can you cultivate a lifestyle of worship and trust in God's salvation?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:7
But thou hast saved us from our enemies,.... Spiritual ones, and not we ourselves; and therefore will not trust in ourselves, nor in anything of ours, but in the Lord, and give him the glory of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:7
For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me. For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me. But thou hast saved us from our For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:7
Psalms 44:7 But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.Ver. 7. But thou hast saved us] Thou hast wrought and fought for us against those that sought to destroy us. Thou hast, and, therefore, thou will for thou art the same, my King, Psalms 44:4.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:7
7. But] Or, For. Past experience justifies the confidence of Psa 44:6. them … that hated us] R.V., them … that hate us. Cp. Psalms 44:10.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:7
But thou hast saved us from our enemies - That is, Thou hast done it in times past. Thou hast interposed in behalf of our nation in periods of danger and trial, and hast delivered us.
Sermons on Psalms 44:7
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Toys and Playthings of the Religious Babyhouse by J.C. Philpot | In this sermon transcript titled "Toys and Playthings of the Religious Baby House," J.C. Philpot emphasizes the importance of feeding the soul with God's appointed food. He compare |
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Four Wonderful Discoveries by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the providence of God and how He prepares and guides His people. He emphasizes that if God has led someone to a particular church or ministry, |
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A Call to Endurance, Part I by David Roper | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a terrifying experience where a group of high school students went to the plaza to talk to people. He notices one boy reading a passage from Jo |
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Genesis #19 Ch. 29:31 - Ch. 31:14 the Sons of Israel by Chuck Missler | In this 19th study in the book of Genesis, Chuck Misler discusses Genesis chapter 29, verse 31, through chapter 31, verse 14. He begins by sharing an anecdote about meeting Malcolm |
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A Cure for Carnality - a Call to Be Steadfast - Part 2 by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the primary mission of pastor teachers is emphasized, which is to prepare God's people for works of service and to build up the body of Christ. The speaker highligh |
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Be Strong & Courageous by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being strong in times of weakness. He encourages the audience to pray and seek strength from God, even when they feel tire |
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Joshua (Part 5): Strength and Courage for the Weak and Fearful by Richard Sipley | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience in the life of a believer. He encourages the audience to think, speak, and act according to God's thoug |