Psalms 44:14 bbe — Our name is a word of shame among the nations, a sign for the shaking of heads among the peoples.

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"Our name is a word of shame among the nations, a sign for the shaking of heads among the peoples."

— Psalms 44:14, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 44 — Context

You have made us like sheep which are taken for meat; we are put to flight among the nations.

You let your people go for nothing; your wealth is not increased by their price.

You have made us to be looked down on by our neighbours, we are laughed at and shamed by those who are round about us.

Our name is a word of shame among the nations, a sign for the shaking of heads among the peoples.

My downfall is ever before me, and I am covered with the shame of my face;

Because of the voice of him who says sharp and bitter words; because of the hater and him who is the instrument of punishment.

All this has come on us, but still we have kept you in our memory; and we have not been false to your word.

Psalms 44:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 44:14 say?

Psalms 44:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Our name is a word of shame among the nations, a sign for the shaking of heads among the peoples.”

Where is Psalms 44:14 in the Bible?

Psalms 44:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 44, verse 14.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 44:14.

What translation should I read Psalms 44:14 in?

Psalms 44:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 44:14?

Psalms 44:14 reads (BBE): “Our name is a word of shame among the nations, a sign for the shaking of heads among the peoples.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 44:14 bbe — Our name is a word of shame among the nations, a sign for the shaking of heads among the peoples.

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