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Psalms 44:18-1964 bbe — Our hearts have not gone back, and our steps have not been turned out of your way; Though you have let us be crushed in…

Bible in Basic English

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Our hearts have not gone back, and our steps have not been turned out of your way;

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Though you have let us be crushed in the place of jackals, though we are covered with darkest shade.

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If the name of our God has gone out of our minds, or if our hands have been stretched out to a strange god,

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Will not God make search for it? for he sees the secrets of the heart.

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Truly, because of you we are put to death every day; we are numbered like sheep for destruction.

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Why are you sleeping, O Lord? awake! and come to our help, do not give us up for ever.

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Why is your face covered, and why do you give no thought to our trouble and our cruel fate?

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

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Up! and come to our help, and give us salvation because of your mercy.

— Psalms 44:18-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Our heart is not turned back, Neither have our steps declined from thy way, That thou hast sore broken us in the place of jackals, And covered us with the shadow of death. If we have forgotten the name of our God, Or spread forth our hands to a strange god; Will not God search this out? For he knoweth the secrets of the heart. Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? Arise, cast us not off for ever. Wherefore hidest thou thy face, And forgettest our affliction and our oppression? For our soul is bowed down to the dust: Our body cleaveth unto the earth. Rise up for our help, And redeem us for thy lovingkindness’ sake. ”
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Psalms 44 — Context

15

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

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

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

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Our hearts have not gone back, and our steps have not been turned out of your way;

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Though you have let us be crushed in the place of jackals, though we are covered with darkest shade.

20

If the name of our God has gone out of our minds, or if our hands have been stretched out to a strange god,

21

Will not God make search for it? for he sees the secrets of the heart.

22

Truly, because of you we are put to death every day; we are numbered like sheep for destruction.

23

Why are you sleeping, O Lord? awake! and come to our help, do not give us up for ever.

24

Why is your face covered, and why do you give no thought to our trouble and our cruel fate?

25

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

26

Up! and come to our help, and give us salvation because of your mercy.

Psalms 44:18-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 44:18-1964 say?

Psalms 44:18-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Our hearts have not gone back, and our steps have not been turned out of your way; Though you have let us be crushed in the place of jackals, though we are covered with darkest shade. If the name of our God has gone out of our minds, or if our hands have been stretched out to a strange god, Will not God make search for it? for he sees the secrets of the heart. Truly, because of you we are put to death every day; we are numbered like sheep for destruction. Why are you sleeping, O Lord? awake! and come to our help, do not give us up for ever. Why is your face covered, and why do you give no thought to our trouble and our cruel fate? For our souls are crushed down to the dust: our bodies are stretched out on the earth. Up! and come to our help, and give us salvation because of your mercy.”

Where is Psalms 44:18-1964 in the Bible?

Psalms 44:18-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 44, verses 18–1964.

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 44:18-1964.

What translation should I read Psalms 44:18-1964 in?

Psalms 44:18-1964 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 44:18-1964?

Psalms 44:18-1964 reads (BBE): “Our hearts have not gone back, and our steps have not been turned out of your way; Though you have let us be crushed in the place of jackals, though we are covered with darkest shade. If the name of our God has gone out of our minds, or if our hands have been stretched out to a strange god, Will not God make search for it? for he sees the secrets of the heart. Truly, because of you we are put to death every day; we are numbered like sheep for destruction. Why are you sleeping, O Lord? awake! and come to our help, do not give us up for ever. Why is your face covered, and why do you give no thought to our trouble and our cruel fate? For our souls are crushed down to the dust: our bodies are stretched out on the earth. Up! and come to our help, and give us salvation because of your mercy.” 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.