For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. A contemplative psalm. We have heard with our ears, God; our fathers have told us what work you did in their days, in the days of old

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 44. For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. A contemplative psalm. We have heard with our ears, God; our fathers have told us what work you did in their days, in the days of old. You drove out the nations with your hand, but you planted them. You afflicted the peoples, but you spread them abroad. For they didn’t get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favourable to them. God, you are my King. Command victories for Jacob! Through you, we will push down our adversaries. Through your name, we will tread down those who rise up against us. For I will not trust in my bow, neither will my sword save me. But you have saved us from our adversaries, and have shamed those who hate us. In God we have made our boast all day long. We will give thanks to your name forever. Selah. But now you rejected us, and brought us to dishonour, and don’t go out with our armies. You make us turn back from the adversary. Those who hate us take plunder for themselves. You have made us like sheep for food, and have scattered us amongst the nations. You sell your people for nothing, and have gained nothing from their sale. You make us a reproach to our neighbours, a scoffing and a derision to those who are around us. You make us a byword amongst the nations, a shaking of the head amongst the peoples. All day long my dishonour is before me, and shame covers my face, at the taunt of one who reproaches and verbally abuses, because of the enemy and the avenger. All this has come on us, yet we haven’t forgotten you. We haven’t been false to your covenant. Our heart has not turned back, neither have our steps strayed from your path, though you have crushed us in the haunt of jackals, and covered us with the shadow of death. If we have forgotten the name of our God, or spread out our hands to a strange god, won’t God search this out? For he knows the secrets of the heart. Yes, for your sake we are killed all day long. We are regarded as sheep for the slaughter. Wake up! Why do you sleep, Lord? Arise! Don’t reject us forever. Why do you hide your face, and forget our affliction and our oppression? For our soul is bowed down to the dust. Our body clings to the earth. Rise up to help us. Redeem us for your loving kindness’ sake.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
By the sons of Korah
A contemplative psalm
We have heard with our ears, God
Our fathers have told us what work you did in their days, in the days of old
You drove out the nations with your hand, but you planted them
You afflicted the peoples, but you spread them abroad
For they didnt get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them
But your right hand, your arm
And the light of your face, because you were favourable to them
God, you are my King
Command victories for Jacob
Through you, we will push down our adversaries
Through your name, we will tread down those who rise up against us
For I will not trust in my bow, neither will my sword save me
But you have saved us from our adversaries, and have shamed those who hate us
In God we have made our boast all day long
We will give thanks to your name forever
Selah
But now you rejected us
And brought us to dishonour
And
Dont go out with our armies
You make us turn back from the adversary
Those who hate us take plunder for themselves
You have made us like sheep for food, and have scattered us amongst the nations
You sell your people for nothing, and have gained nothing from their sale
You make us a reproach to our neighbours, a scoffing and a derision to those who are around us
You make us a byword amongst the nations, a shaking of the head amongst the peoples
All day long my dishonour is before me, and shame covers my face
At the taunt of one who reproaches and verbally abuses, because of the enemy and the avenger
All this has come on us, yet we havent forgotten you
We havent been false to your covenant
Our heart has not turned back, neither have our steps strayed from your path
Though you have crushed us in the haunt of jackals
And covered us with the shadow of death
If we have forgotten the name of our God
Or spread out our hands to a strange god
Wont God search this out
For he knows the secrets of the heart
Yes, for your sake we are killed all day long
We are regarded as sheep for the slaughter
Wake up
Why do you sleep, Lord
Arise
Dont reject us forever
Why do you hide your face, and forget our affliction and our oppression
For our soul is bowed down to the dust
Our body clings to the earth
Rise up to help us
Redeem us for your loving kindness sake

About This Psalm

Psalm 44 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, trust, kingship

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 44 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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