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Psalms 44:21 akjv — Shall not God search this out? for he knows the secrets of the heart.

American King James Version

" Shall not God search this out? for he knows the secrets of the heart. "

— Psalms 44:21, American King James Version

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Psalms 44 — Context

18

Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from your way;

19

Though you have sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death.

20

If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god;

21

Shall not God search this out? for he knows the secrets of the heart.

22

Yes, for your sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.

23

Awake, why sleep you, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever.

24

Why hide you your face, and forget our affliction and our oppression?

Psalms 44:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 44:21 say?
Psalms 44:21 in the American King James Version reads: “ Shall not God search this out? for he knows the secrets of the heart. ”
Where is Psalms 44:21 in the Bible?
Psalms 44:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 44, verse 21.
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 44:21.
What translation should I read Psalms 44:21 in?
Psalms 44:21 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 44:21?
Psalms 44:21 reads (AKJV): “ Shall not God search this out? for he knows the secrets of the heart. ” 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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