Psalms 44:18
Psalms 44:18 in Multiple Translations
Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path.
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;
Our heart is not turned back, Neither have our steps declined from thy way,
Our hearts have not gone back, and our steps have not been turned out of your way;
We have not turned away from you, not in thought, nor in action.
Our heart is not turned backe: neither our steps gone out of thy paths,
We turn not backward our heart, Nor turn aside doth our step from Thy path.
Our heart has not turned back, neither have our steps strayed from your path,
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;
They shall remember thy name throughout all generations. Therefore shall people praise thee for ever; yea, for ever and ever.
We have not stopped being loyal to you, and we have not stopped doing what you want us to do [IDM].
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 44:18
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Psalms 44:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
זֹ֣את
בָּ֭אַתְ/נוּ
וְ/לֹ֣א
שְׁכַחֲנ֑וּ/ךָ
וְ/לֹֽא
שִׁ֝קַּ֗רְנוּ
בִּ/בְרִיתֶֽ/ךָ
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
זֹ֣את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
בָּ֭אַתְ/נוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3fs | Suff
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
שְׁכַחֲנ֑וּ/ךָ
shâkach
H7911
to forget
V-Qal-Perf-1cp | Suff
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
שִׁ֝קַּ֗רְנוּ
shâqar
H8266
to deal
V-Piel-Perf-1cp
בִּ/בְרִיתֶֽ/ךָ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
Prep | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 44:18
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
זֹ֣את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
בָּ֭אַתְ/נוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
שְׁכַחֲנ֑וּ/ךָ
shâkach
H7911
"to forget"
V-Qal-Perf-1cp | Suff
To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.
Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
שִׁ֝קַּ֗רְנוּ
shâqar
H8266
"to deal"
V-Piel-Perf-1cp
This Hebrew word means to cheat or deceive, often through lying or false words. It's used in the Bible to describe dishonest behavior, like in Leviticus 19:11, where God commands against dealing falsely with others.
Definition: 1) to do or deal falsely, be false, trick, cheat 1a) (Piel) to deal falsely 1b) (Qal) to deal falsely
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: fail, deal falsely, lie. See also: Genesis 21:23; Psalms 44:18; Psalms 89:34.
בִּ/בְרִיתֶֽ/ךָ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
"covenant"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.
Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation
Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 44:18
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 44:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:18
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:18
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:18
- Sermons on Psalms 44:18
Context — Redeem Us, O God
16at the voice of the scorner and reviler, because of the enemy, bent on revenge.
17All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten You or betrayed Your covenant.
18Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path.
19But You have crushed us in the lair of jackals; You have covered us with deepest darkness. 20If we had forgotten the name of our God or spread out our hands to a foreign god,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:51 | The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:157 | Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies. |
| 3 | Psalms 78:57 | They turned back and were faithless like their fathers, twisted like a faulty bow. |
| 4 | Zephaniah 1:6 | and those who turn back from following the LORD, neither seeking the LORD nor inquiring of Him.” |
| 5 | Job 34:27 | because they turned aside from Him and had no regard for any of His ways. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 15:58 | Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. |
| 7 | Job 23:11–12 | My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread. |
| 8 | Luke 17:32 | Remember Lot’s wife! |
| 9 | 1 Kings 15:5 | For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 11:10 | They have returned to the sins of their forefathers who refused to obey My words. They have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers. |
Psalms 44:18 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 44:18, is a statement of faith and commitment to God, where the speakers declare that their hearts have not turned away from Him and their steps have not strayed from His path. This means they are choosing to stay on the path that God has set before them, even when things get tough, and trusting in His goodness and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 23:4. By staying on God's path, we can experience His guidance and protection, as promised in Proverbs 3:6. As we seek to follow God's path, we can look to His Word for direction and comfort, knowing that He is always with us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have our hearts not turned back from God?
Having our hearts not turned back from God means that we remain faithful and committed to Him, even in the face of trials and challenges, as seen in Psalms 44:18 and Deuteronomy 6:5.
How can we ensure our steps do not stray from God's path?
We can ensure our steps do not stray from God's path by seeking His guidance through prayer and His Word, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:6 and Psalms 119:105.
Does this verse imply that the speakers are perfect and have never sinned?
No, this verse does not imply that the speakers are perfect, but rather that they have not intentionally turned away from God or strayed from His path, as they acknowledge their covenant with Him in Psalms 44:17.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives as believers?
This verse reminds us to stay faithful to God and His path, even when faced with challenges, and to trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be straying from God's path, and how can I realign myself with His will?
- How can I cultivate a heart that remains faithful to God, even in the face of trials and pressures?
- What does it mean for me to 'not forget' God, as mentioned in Psalms 44:17, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my commitment to following God's path, as stated in Psalms 44:18, in my relationships and decisions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:18
Our heart is not turned back,.... To its original hardness, blindness, and bondage, to its former sin and folly, to cherish, gratify, and fulfil its lusts and desires; not from God, from love to him,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:18
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way; Our heart is not turned back neither have our steps declined from thy way Apostasy begins at the Our heart is not turned
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:18
Is not turned back, to wit, from thee, or thy worship and service, unto idols, as it follows, . Neither have our steps declined from thy way: because it is easy and ordinary falsely to pretend sincerity of heart, which men cannot discern nor confute, they prove it from the unblamableness of their lives and actions.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:18
Psalms 44:18 Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;Ver. 18. Our heart is not turned back] Metaphora a stadio, saith Vatablus. As those that run a race stand not at a stay, much less turn back again; so neither have we either stopped or stepped backward, but advanced still toward the mark, having Nondum metam, We have not yet attained, for our motto, as St Paul had, Philippians 3:12; being in nothing terrified by our adversaries, nor afraid with any amazement, Philippians 1:28 1 Peter 3:6. Neither have our steps declined] We have watched over every particular action; God’ s people are best when at worst.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:18
17–22. The calamity is unmerited. No unfaithfulness to God’s covenant has called for punishment. Nay it is for His sake that His people are suffering.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:18
Our heart is not turned back - That is, We have not turned away from thy service; we have not apostatized from thee; we have not fallen into idolatry.
Sermons on Psalms 44:18
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The Progress of the Upright by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the story of Josiah, who became king at the age of eight and ruled for 31 years. Josiah was praised for doing what was right in th |
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Handling Criticism by Neil T. Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding isolation in our spiritual journey. He warns that getting isolated and not being accountable to others can lead to |
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Improper Response Part 3 by Dan Biser | This sermon emphasizes the importance of responding properly to God's call, highlighting the consequences of improper responses seen in various biblical examples. It discusses the |
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Laws of Spiritual Progress - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker discusses two lessons they have learned about making spiritual progress. The first principle they emphasize is the importance of taking a step of faith |
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(Nicaragua) I Have Labored in Vain by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of a missionary who became discouraged after five years of laboring in a certain nation without seeing any results. Despite God's promi |
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"Where Are the Faithful Young Men?" by John Piper | This sermon calls for a generation willing to sacrifice their lives for Christ, to live dangerously and be reckless in His service, to prioritize prayer and God's Word above all el |
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Justification by Works by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, Dr. J. Vernon McGee explores the topic of faith and works in the book of James. He begins by highlighting James' unique method of presenting an illustration before |