Psalms 44:16

What does Psalms 44:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 44:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth, By reason of the enemy and the avenger.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth, By reason of the enemy and the avenger.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Because of the voice of him who says sharp and bitter words; because of the hater and him who is the instrument of punishment.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Because of the voice of a reproacher and reviler, Because of an enemy and a self-avenger.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Because of the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and the avenger.

Context

v.15All the day long is my dishonor before me, And the shame of my face hath covered me,

v.16This passage

v.17All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, Neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 37:3

    And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of contumely; for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.

  • Psalms 74:22

    Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: Remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee all the day.

  • Psalms 79:12

    And render unto our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom Their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.

  • Psalms 74:10

    How long, O God, shall the adversary reproach? Shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

  • Psalms 74:18

    Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Jehovah, And that a foolish people hath blasphemed thy name.

  • Isaiah 37:23

    Whom hast thou defied and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.

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