Psalms 44:20 nasb — If we had forgotten the name of our God Or extended our hands to a strange god,

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"If we had forgotten the name of our God Or extended our hands to a strange god,"

— Psalms 44:20, NASB

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Psalms 44 — Context

17

All this has come upon us, but we have not forgotten You, And we have not dealt falsely with Your covenant.

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Our heart has not turned back, And our steps have not deviated from Your way,

19

Yet You have crushed us in a place of jackals And covered us with the shadow of death.

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If we had forgotten the name of our God Or extended our hands to a strange god,

21

Would not God find this out? For He knows the secrets of the heart.

22

But for Your sake we are killed all day long; We are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.

23

Arouse Yourself, why do You sleep, O Lord? Awake, do not reject us forever.

Psalms 44:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 44:20 say?
Psalms 44:20 in the NASB reads: “If we had forgotten the name of our God Or extended our hands to a strange god,”
Where is Psalms 44:20 in the Bible?
Psalms 44:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 44, verse 20.
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 44:20.
What translation should I read Psalms 44:20 in?
Psalms 44:20 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 44:20?
Psalms 44:20 reads (NASB): “If we had forgotten the name of our God Or extended our hands to a strange god,” 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.
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