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Psalm 44:16 KJV
Psalms · chapter 44 · verse 16
For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.Psalm 44:16 · King James Version
Psalm 44:16 in context
14Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.
15My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,
16For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.
17All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
18Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- reproachethchâraphto pull offH2778 →
- blasphemethgâdaphto hackH1442 →
- reasonpânîymthe faceH6440 →
- voiceqôwla voice or soundH6963 →
- enemyʼôyêbhatingH341 →
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The people of God here complain to him of the low and afflicted condition that they were now in, under the prevailing power of their enemies and oppressors, which was the more grievous to them because they were now trampled upon, who had always been used, in their struggles with their neighbours, to win the day and…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 9-16