Psalms 44

Come to Our Help

1 We have heard with our ears, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. References God: Psalms 42:1, Deuteronomy 6:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 77:5, Judges 6:13, Isaiah 38:19, Joel 1:3

2 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:55, Exodus 15:17

3 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them. Salvation: Psalms 20:6. Word: Joshua 24:12, Zechariah 4:6. Light: Deuteronomy 10:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 42:5, 42:11, 77:15, Exodus 15:16, 1 Samuel 12:22, 2 Corinthians 4:7 +5

4 Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. Kingdom: Psalms 74:12. References God: Psalms 42:8. Parallel theme: Mark 9:25

5 Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us. Parallel theme: Psalms 60:12, 91:13, 108:13, Deuteronomy 33:17, 1 Kings 22:11, Daniel 8:4, Zechariah 10:5, Romans 16:20, Philippians 4:13 +4

6 For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). me. Salvation: 1 Samuel 17:47, Hosea 1:7. Faith: Psalms 20:7

7 But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us. Salvation: Psalms 140:7, 144:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 40:14, 53:5, 132:18, 136:24, Joshua 1:5 +2

8 In GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah. Resurrection: Psalms 30:12. References God: Romans 2:17. Parallel theme: Psalms 34:2, Isaiah 45:25, Jeremiah 9:24

9 But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies. Parallel theme: Psalms 43:2, 60:1, 60:10, 74:1, 108:11

10 Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for themselves. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:41, Leviticus 26:17, Deuteronomy 28:25, Joshua 7:8, 7:12

11 Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat; and hast scattered us among the heathen. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 4:27, 28:64, Ezekiel 34:12, Romans 8:36

12 Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 32:30, Jeremiah 15:13

13 Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us. Parallel theme: Psalms 79:4, 80:6

14 Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people. Kingdom: Jeremiah 24:9. Word: 2 Kings 19:21, Job 16:4

15 My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me, Parallel theme: Psalms 69:7

16 For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger. Parallel theme: Psalms 8:2

17 All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenantCovenant: בְּרִית (Berit). The Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant.. Parallel theme: Daniel 9:13

18 Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way; Parallel theme: Psalms 78:57, 119:51, 119:157, 125:5, 1 Kings 15:5, Job 34:27, Jeremiah 11:10, Zephaniah 1:6, Luke 17:32, 1 Corinthians 15:58 +5

19 Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death. Parallel theme: Psalms 23:4, 51:8, Job 3:5

20 If we have forgotten the name of our GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., or stretched out our hands to a strange god; References God: Psalms 68:31, 81:9. Parallel theme: Job 11:13

21 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. References God: Job 31:14, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Romans 2:16, 1 Corinthians 4:5. Parallel theme: Job 31:4, Jeremiah 17:10, 23:24, Revelation 2:23 +3

22 Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. Parallel theme: Psalms 44:11, 1 Kings 19:10, Isaiah 53:7, John 15:21, Romans 8:36, 1 Corinthians 4:9

23 Awake, why sleepest thou, O LordLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.? arise, cast us not off for ever. Resurrection: Psalms 7:6. References Lord: Psalms 35:23, 78:65

24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppression? Parallel theme: Job 13:24

25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:25, Isaiah 51:23, Lamentations 4:5

26 Arise for our help, and redeemRedeem: גָּאַל (Gaal). The Hebrew gaal (גָּאַל) means to redeem or act as kinsman-redeemer (go'el)—buying back family property or relatives. It foreshadows Christ redeeming His people through His blood. us for thy mercies' sake. Redemption: Psalms 25:22, 26:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 35:2