Psalms 44:21 net — would not God discover it, for he knows one’s thoughts?

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"would not God discover it, for he knows one’s thoughts?"

— Psalms 44:21, NET Bible

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KJV
“Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Will not God search this out? For he knoweth the secrets of the heart. ”
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WEB
“won't God search this out? For he knows the secrets of the heart.”
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BBE
“Will not God make search for it? for he sees the secrets of the heart.”
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KJVA
“Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.”
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Psalms 44 — Context

We have not been unfaithful, nor have we disobeyed your commands.

Yet you have battered us, leaving us a heap of ruins overrun by wild dogs; you have covered us with darkness.

If we had rejected our God, and spread out our hands in prayer to another god,

would not God discover it, for he knows one’s thoughts?

Yet because of you we are killed all day long; we are treated like sheep at the slaughtering block.

Rouse yourself! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Wake up! Do not reject us forever!

Why do you look the other way, and ignore the way we are oppressed and mistreated?

Psalms 44:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 44:21 say?

Psalms 44:21 in the NET Bible reads: “would not God discover it, for he knows one’s thoughts?”

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 (NET): “would not God discover it, for he knows one’s thoughts?” 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 44:21 net — would not God discover it, for he knows one’s thoughts?

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Psalms 44 — Context

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