“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.”
Arouse Yourself, why do You sleep, O Lord? Awake, do not reject us forever.
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Why do You hide Your face And forget our affliction and our oppression?
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For our soul has sunk down into the dust; Our body cleaves to the earth.
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Rise up, be our help, And redeem us for the sake of Your lovingkindness.
Psalms 44:26 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 44:26 say?
Psalms 44:26 in the NASB reads: “Rise up, be our help, And redeem us for the sake of Your lovingkindness.”
Where is Psalms 44:26 in the Bible?
Psalms 44:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 44, verse 26.
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 44:26.
What translation should I read Psalms 44:26 in?
Psalms 44:26 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 44:26?
Psalms 44:26 reads (NASB): “Rise up, be our help, And redeem us for the sake of Your lovingkindness.” 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.