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Psalms 44:22-1953 kjv — Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. Awake, why sleepest thou,…

King James Version

22

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

23

Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever.

24

Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppression?

25

For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.

26

Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake.

— Psalms 44:22-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 44:22-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “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. ”

  • WEB

    “Yes, for your sake we are killed all day long. We are regarded as sheep for the slaughter. Wake up! Why do you sleep, Lord? Arise! Don't reject us forever. Why do you hide your face, and forget our affliction and our oppression? For our soul is bowed down to the dust. Our body clings to the earth. Rise up to help us. Redeem us for your loving kindness' sake. For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Lilies." A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song.”

  • NET

    “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? For we lie in the dirt, with our bellies pressed to the ground. Rise up and help us! Rescue us because of your loyal love!”

  • BBE

    “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.”

  • KJVA

    “Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted 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 belly cleaveth unto the earth. Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake. ”

Psalms 44 — Context

19

Though thou hast 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 knoweth the secrets of the heart.

22

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

23

Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever.

24

Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppression?

25

For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.

26

Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake.

Psalms 44:22-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 44:22-1953 say?
Psalms 44:22-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted 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 belly cleaveth unto the earth. Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake. ”
Where is Psalms 44:22-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 44:22-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 44, verses 22–1953.
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 44:22-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 44:22-1953 in?
Psalms 44:22-1953 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 44:22-1953?
Psalms 44:22-1953 reads (KJV): “Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted 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 belly cleaveth unto the earth. Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake. ” 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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