Psalms 44
1We have heard it with our ears, O God;our ancestors have told uswhat you did in their days,in days long ago. 2With your hand you drove out the nationsand planted our ancestors;you crushed the peoplesand made our ancestors flourish. 3It was not by their sword that they won the land,nor did their arm bring them victory;it was your right hand, your arm,and the light of your face, for you loved them. 4You are my King and my God,who decrees victories for Jacob. 5Through you we push back our enemies;through your name we trample our foes. 6I put no trust in my bow,my sword does not bring me victory; 7but you give us victory over our enemies,you put our adversaries to shame. 8In God we make our boast all day long,and we will praise your name forever. 9But now you have rejected and humbled us;you no longer go out with our armies. 10You made us retreat before the enemy,and our adversaries have plundered us. 11You gave us up to be devoured like sheepand have scattered us among the nations. 12You sold your people for a pittance,gaining nothing from their sale. 13You have made us a reproach to our neighbors,the scorn and derision of those around us. 14You have made us a byword among the nations;the peoples shake their heads at us. 15I live in disgrace all day long,and my face is covered with shame 16at the taunts of those who reproach and revile me,because of the enemy, who is bent on revenge. 17All this came upon us,though we had not forgotten you;we had not been false to your covenant. 18Our hearts had not turned back;our feet had not strayed from your path. 19But you crushed us and made us a haunt for jackals;you covered us over with deep darkness. 20If we had forgotten the name of our Godor spread out our hands to a foreign god, 21would not God have discovered it,since he knows the secrets of the heart? 22Yet for your sake we face death all day long;we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. 23Awake, Lord! Why do you sleep?Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever. 24Why do you hide your faceand forget our misery and oppression? 25We are brought down to the dust;our bodies cling to the ground. 26Rise up and help us;rescue us because of your unfailing love.
Study Context for Psalms 44
As you study Psalms 44, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 44 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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