Psalms 44 Comparison: King James Version vs American Standard Version
Psalms 44
1We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.
2How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out.
3For 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.
4Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.
5Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
6For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.
7But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.
8In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.
9But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.
10Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for themselves.
11Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat; and hast scattered us among the heathen.
12Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price.
13Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.
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;
19Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death.
20If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god;
21Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
22Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
23Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever.
24Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppression?
25For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
26Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake.
Psalms 44
1We have heard with our ears, O God, Our fathers have told us, What work thou didst in their days, In the days of old.
2Thou didst drive out the nations with thy hand; But them thou didst plant: Thou didst afflict the peoples; But them thou didst spread abroad.
3For they gat 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 wast favorable unto them.
4Thou art my King, O God: Command deliverance for Jacob.
5Through thee will we push down our adversaries: Through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
6For I will not trust in my bow, Neither shall my sword save me.
7But thou hast saved us from our adversaries, And hast put them to shame that hate us.
8In God have we made our boast all the day long, And we will give thanks unto thy name for ever. [Selah
9But now thou hast cast us off, and brought us to dishonor, And goest not forth with our hosts.
10Thou makest us to turn back from the adversary; And they that hate us take spoil for themselves.
11Thou hast made us like sheep appointed for food, And hast scattered us among the nations.
12Thou sellest thy people for nought, And hast not increased thy wealth by their price.
13Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbors, A scoffing and a derision to them that are round about us.
14Thou makest us a byword among the nations, A shaking of the head among the peoples.
15All the day long is my dishonor 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 the 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,
19That thou hast sore broken us in the place of jackals, And covered us with the shadow of death.
20If we have forgotten the name of our God, Or spread forth our hands to a strange god;
21Will not God search this out? For he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
22Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
23Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? Arise, cast us not off for ever.
24Wherefore hidest thou thy face, And forgettest our affliction and our oppression?
25For our soul is bowed down to the dust: Our body cleaveth unto the earth.
26Rise up for our help, And redeem us for thy lovingkindness’ sake.
Understanding King James Version vs American Standard Version in Psalms 44
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 44:16
"For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger."
"For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth, By reason of the enemy and the avenger."
