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We have not strayed from your path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/44.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Our heart has not turned back, nor have our steps departed from your way;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/44.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/44.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/44.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Our heart has not turned back, Nor have our steps departed from Your way;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/44.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our heart has not turned back, And our steps have not deviated from Your way,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/44.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Our heart has not turned back, And our steps have not deviated from Your way,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/44.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Our heart has not turned back, And our steps have not deviated from Thy way,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/44.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Our heart has not turned back, Nor have our steps deviated from Your path,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/44.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Our heart has not turned back, Nor have our steps wandered from Your path,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/44.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from your path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/44.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/44.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Our heart is not turned back, Neither have our steps declined from thy way,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/44.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We always kept you in mind and followed your teaching. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/44.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/44.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Our hearts never turned away. Our feet never left your path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/44.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We have not been disloyal to you; we have not disobeyed your commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/44.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Our hearts have not turned away; our steps have not swerved from your path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/44.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/44.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />We have not been unfaithful, nor have we disobeyed your commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/44.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Our heart has not turned back, neither have our steps strayed from your path,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/44.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/44.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Our heart has not turned back, neither have our steps strayed from your path, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/44.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />We do not turn our heart backward, "" Nor turn aside our step from Your path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/44.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> We turn not backward our heart, Nor turn aside doth our step from Thy path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/44.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Our heart drew not back, and thou wilt not incline our going from thy path;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/44.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And our heart hath not turned back : neither hast thou turned aside our steps from thy way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/44.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 43:18>All these things have come upon us, yet we have not forgotten you, and we have not acted unjustly in your covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/44.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Our hearts have not turned back, nor have our steps strayed from your path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/44.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Our heart has not turned back, nor have our steps departed from your way,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/44.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />We have not turned back, neither have we swerved our steps from thy way;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/44.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And we have not turned our back, neither have we turned our steps from your road.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/44.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Our heart is not turned back, Neither have our steps declined from Thy path;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/44.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And our heart has not gone back; but thou hast turned aside our paths from thy way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/44-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=5250" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/44.htm">Redeem Us</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten You or betrayed Your covenant. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bê·nū (N-msc:: 1cp) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">Our hearts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5472.htm" title="5472: nā·sō·wḡ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To move away, backslide. A primitive root; properly, to flinch, i.e. to go back, literally or figuratively.">turned back;</a> <a href="/hebrew/268.htm" title="268: ’ā·ḥō·wr (N-ms) -- The hind side, back part. Or achor; from Achiyra'; the hinder part; hence behind, backward; also the West."></a> <a href="/hebrew/838.htm" title="838: ’ă·šu·rê·nū (N-fpc:: 1cp) -- Step, going. Or ashshur; from 'ashar in the sense of going; a step.">our steps</a> <a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: wat·têṭ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">have not strayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min·nî (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/734.htm" title="734: ’ā·rə·ḥe·ḵā (N-csc:: 2ms) -- A way, path. From 'arach; a well-trodden road; also a caravan.">Your path.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>But You have crushed us in the lair of jackals; You have covered us with deepest darkness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/23-11.htm">Job 23:11-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-51.htm">Psalm 119:51</a></span><br />The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-157.htm">Psalm 119:157</a></span><br />Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-61.htm">Psalm 119:61</a></span><br />Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-110.htm">Psalm 119:110</a></span><br />The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-176.htm">Psalm 119:176</a></span><br />I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-27.htm">Proverbs 4:27</a></span><br />Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a></span><br />And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/3-21.htm">Jeremiah 3:21-22</a></span><br />A voice is heard on the barren heights, the children of Israel weeping and begging for mercy, because they have perverted their ways and forgotten the LORD their God. / “Return, O faithless children, and I will heal your faithlessness.” “Here we are. We come to You, for You are the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/14-7.htm">Jeremiah 14:7</a></span><br />Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Matthew 7:13-14</a></span><br />Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-8.htm">Matthew 15:8-9</a></span><br />‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-13.htm">Luke 8:13-15</a></span><br />The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away. / The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature. / But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-66.htm">John 6:66-69</a></span><br />From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him. / So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?” / Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-6</a></span><br />Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. / If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from your way;</p><p class="hdg">heart</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-57.htm">Psalm 78:57</a></b></br> But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Psalm 125:5</a></b></br> As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: <i>but</i> peace <i>shall be</i> upon Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5</a></b></br> Because David did <i>that which was</i> right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any <i>thing</i> that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.</p><p class="hdg">have</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-51.htm">Psalm 119:51,157</a></b></br> The proud have had me greatly in derision: <i>yet</i> have I not declined from thy law… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/23-11.htm">Job 23:11,12</a></b></br> My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a></b></br> Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.</p><p class="hdg">steps.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Backward</a> <a href="/job/23-11.htm">Declined</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/psalms/44-5.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/37-15.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/36-4.htm">Path</a> <a href="/psalms/37-31.htm">Step</a> <a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/genesis/21-14.htm">Strayed</a> <a href="/psalms/44-10.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/44-10.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Backward</a> <a href="/psalms/90-9.htm">Declined</a> <a href="/psalms/88-10.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/psalms/45-5.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/44-21.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/45-5.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Path</a> <a href="/psalms/89-51.htm">Step</a> <a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/psalms/119-110.htm">Strayed</a> <a href="/psalms/45-10.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/51-9.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/psalms/46-2.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 44</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/44-1.htm">The church, in memory of former favors</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">complains of her present evils</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/44-17.htm">professing her integrity,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/44-24.htm">she fervently prays for helpfulness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/44.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/44.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Our hearts have not turned back;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the steadfastness and faithfulness of the people in their devotion to God. In biblical context, the heart often represents the center of one's being, including emotions, will, and intellect. The Israelites are asserting that their inner commitment to God remains unchanged, despite external circumstances. This echoes the covenantal faithfulness expected in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, where loving God with all one's heart is commanded. Historically, Israel faced numerous challenges that tested their loyalty, such as idolatry and foreign oppression, yet this declaration insists on their unwavering dedication. This steadfastness can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly embodied unwavering commitment to the Father, even unto death.<p><b>our steps have not strayed from Your path.</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the obedience and righteous living of the people, as they claim to have followed God's commandments and guidance. The imagery of walking on a path is common in Scripture, symbolizing one's life journey and moral conduct. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> advises trusting in the Lord and acknowledging Him in all ways to ensure one's paths are straight. The path represents God's law and His ways, which the Israelites are committed to following. Geographically, the concept of a path or way is significant in the ancient Near East, where roads and paths were crucial for travel and trade, symbolizing direction and purpose. This adherence to God's path prefigures Jesus Christ, who declared Himself the Way (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), embodying the perfect fulfillment of God's law and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_korah.htm">Sons of Korah</a></b><br>The authors of <a href="/bsb/psalms/44.htm">Psalm 44</a>, a group of Levitical singers and composers in the temple worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Psalm is directed, representing the collective experience of God's chosen people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_path.htm">God's Path</a></b><br>Symbolic of the covenant relationship and the commandments given to Israel, representing faithfulness to God's ways.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Despite challenges, the psalmist declares unwavering faithfulness to God. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith, even when circumstances are difficult.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heart_and_actions_aligned.htm">Heart and Actions Aligned</a></b><br>The verse highlights the importance of both internal devotion (heart) and external obedience (steps). Christians should strive for consistency between their beliefs and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>The psalm reflects a deep commitment to the covenant relationship with God. Believers today are called to honor their relationship with God through obedience and trust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_perseverance.htm">Spiritual Perseverance</a></b><br>The steadfastness described in the verse serves as a model for spiritual perseverance. Christians are encouraged to persist in their faith journey, trusting in God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflection_and_repentance.htm">Reflection and Repentance</a></b><br>Regular self-examination is vital to ensure that one's heart and steps remain aligned with God's path. Repentance is necessary when deviations occur.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_44.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 44</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_ghosts.htm">What does the Bible say about ghosts and hauntings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_faithful_suffer_severely.htm">(Psalm 44:17-19) How is it consistent with other biblical texts that the righteous suffer so severely despite remaining faithful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god's_mercy_inconsistent_in_num_16.htm">Why does God's response in Numbers 16:44-45 seem inconsistent with His mercy in other parts of the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_gambling_biblical_stewardship.htm">How can I find clarity amidst confusion?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/44.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Our heart is</span> <span class="cmt_word">not turned back;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> turned away from God, as it was when they passed through the wilderness (<a href="/psalms/78-41.htm">Psalm 78:41</a><span class="cmt_word">). Neither have our steps declined from thy way</span>. Neither in respect of inward feeling nor of outward act have we strayed from the right path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/44-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Our hearts</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבֵּ֑נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turned back;</span><br /><span class="heb">נָס֣וֹג</span> <span class="translit">(nā·sō·wḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5472.htm">Strong's 5472: </a> </span><span class="str2">To move away, backslide</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our steps</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֻׁרֵ֗ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šu·rê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_838.htm">Strong's 838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Step, going</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have not strayed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֵּ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(wat·têṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(min·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your path.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָרְחֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·rə·ḥe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_734.htm">Strong's 734: </a> </span><span class="str2">A well-trodden road, a caravan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalm 44:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalm 44:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalm 44:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalm 44:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalm 44:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalm 44:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalm 44:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalm 44:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalm 44:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/44-18.htm">Psalm 44:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/44-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 44:18 Our heart has not turned back neither (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/44-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 44:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 44:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/44-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 44:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 44:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>