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Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/44.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to your name forever. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/44.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/44.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/44.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />In God we boast all day long, And praise Your name forever. Selah</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/44.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />In God we have boasted all day long, And we will give thanks to Your name forever. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/44.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />In God we have boasted all day long, And we will give thanks to Your name forever. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/44.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />In God we have boasted all day long, And we will give thanks to Thy name forever. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/44.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />In God we have boasted all day long, And we will give thanks to Your name forever. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/44.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />In God we have boasted all the day long, And we will praise <i>and</i> give thanks to Your name forever. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/44.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We boast in God all day long; we will praise your name forever. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/44.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We boast in God all day long; we will praise Your name forever. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/44.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In God have we made our boast all the day long, And we will give thanks unto thy name for ever. [Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/44.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We boast about you, our God, and we are always grateful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/44.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In God have we made our boast all the day long, and we will give thanks unto thy name for ever. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/44.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All day long we praise our God. We give thanks to you forever. [Selah]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/44.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We will always praise you and give thanks to you forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/44.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />We will praise God all day long; and to your name we will give thanks forever. Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/44.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/44.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In God I boast all day long, and we will continually give thanks to your name. (Selah) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/44.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In God we have made our boast all day long, we will give thanks to your name forever. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/44.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/44.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In God we have made our boast all day long. We will give thanks to your name forever. Selah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/44.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In God we have boasted all the day, "" And we thank Your Name for all time. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/44.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In God we have boasted all the day, And Thy name to the age we thank. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/44.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In God we praised all the day, and thy name we will celebrate forever. Silence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/44.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In God shall we glory all the day long : and in thy name we will give praise for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/44.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 43:8>For you have saved us from those who afflict us, and you have bewildered those who hate us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/44.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In God we have boasted all the day long; your name we will praise forever. <i>Selah</i> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/44.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to your name forever. Selah<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/44.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />We glorify thee, O God, all the day long, and praise thy name for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/44.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />We glorify you every day, oh God, and we shall confess your Name to eternity!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/44.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />In God have we gloried all the day, And we will give thanks unto Thy name for ever. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/44.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In God will we make our boast all the day, and to thy name will we give thanks for ever. Pause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/44-8.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=5186" 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">7</span>For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: bê·lō·hîm (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">In God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hil·lal·nū (V-Piel-Perf-1cp) -- To shine.">we have boasted</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all day long,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šim·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">and Your name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: nō·w·ḏeh (V-Hifil-Imperf.h-1cp) -- To throw, cast. ">we will praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5542.htm" title="5542: se·lāh (Interjection) -- To lift up, exalt. From calah; suspension, i.e. Pause.">Selah</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>But You have rejected and humbled us; You no longer go forth with our armies.…<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="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24</a></span><br />But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a></span><br />Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17</a></span><br />Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Romans 5:11</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a></span><br />For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Galatians 6:14</a></span><br />But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-25.htm">Isaiah 45:25</a></span><br />In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-10.htm">1 Chronicles 16:10</a></span><br />Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Psalm 34:2</a></span><br />My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-3.htm">Psalm 105:3</a></span><br />Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-16.htm">Psalm 89:16</a></span><br />They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-16.htm">Isaiah 41:16</a></span><br />You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Romans 15:17</a></span><br />Therefore I exult in Christ Jesus in my service to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-12.htm">Ephesians 1:12</a></span><br />in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></span><br />Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">In God we boast all the day long, and praise your name for ever. Selah.</p><p class="hdg">In God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Psalm 34:2</a></b></br> My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear <i>thereof</i>, and be glad.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-25.htm">Isaiah 45:25</a></b></br> In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24</a></b></br> But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I <i>am</i> the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these <i>things</i> I delight, saith the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">praise</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Psalm 115:1-18</a></b></br> Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, <i>and</i> for thy truth's sake… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/38-16.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Boasted</a> <a href="/psalms/42-10.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/psalms/41-12.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Gloried</a> <a href="/psalms/43-5.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/40-4.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/39-11.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/35-18.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/44-1.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-5.htm">Boasted</a> <a href="/psalms/44-15.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/psalms/44-23.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Gloried</a> <a href="/psalms/45-17.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/46-3.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/45-17.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Times</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>In God we have boasted all day long</b><br>This phrase reflects a deep trust and confidence in God, acknowledging Him as the source of strength and victory. The act of boasting in God is a recurring theme in the Psalms, emphasizing reliance on divine power rather than human strength (<a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a>). Historically, Israel's victories were attributed to God's intervention, as seen in battles like Jericho (Joshua 6). This boasting is not prideful but a declaration of God's faithfulness and might. It aligns with the biblical principle of giving glory to God for successes, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a>, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."<p><b>and Your name we will praise forever</b><br>Praising God's name signifies worship and reverence for His character and deeds. In ancient Israel, God's name represented His presence and covenant relationship with His people (<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14-15</a>). The commitment to praise "forever" indicates an eternal perspective, recognizing God's unchanging nature and eternal kingdom. This eternal praise is echoed in <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a>, where all creation worships God. The cultural context of the Psalms often involved communal worship, where God's name was exalted in song and prayer, reflecting a lifestyle of continuous devotion.<p><b>Selah</b><br>The term "Selah" appears frequently in the Psalms, though its exact meaning is debated. It is often considered a musical or liturgical pause, inviting reflection on the preceding words. This pause allows the reader or listener to meditate on the significance of boasting in God and committing to eternal praise. In the context of worship, it serves as a moment to internalize the truths expressed, enhancing spiritual understanding and connection with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sons_of_korah.htm">The Sons of Korah</a></b><br>The authors of <a href="/bsb/psalms/44.htm">Psalm 44</a>, a group of Levitical singers and musicians who played a significant role in temple worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of God's chosen people, often the subject of the Psalms, expressing their collective experiences and relationship with God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in the Psalm, the one in whom the people boast and praise.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/selah.htm">Selah</a></b><br>A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of worship and praise suggests the temple as a central place of worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/b/boasting_in_god.htm">Boasting in God</a></b><br>True boasting should be centered on God and His works, not on personal achievements or abilities.<br><br>Reflect on how your life demonstrates a reliance on God rather than self.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_praise.htm">Eternal Praise</a></b><br>Our praise for God should not be limited to specific times or places but should be a continual, lifelong practice.<br><br>Consider ways to incorporate praise into daily routines, making it a natural part of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_'selah'.htm">Understanding 'Selah'</a></b><br>Take moments to pause and reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness in your life.<br><br>Use these pauses to deepen your relationship with God and to meditate on His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_worship.htm">Community Worship</a></b><br>Engage in corporate worship as a way to collectively boast in God and encourage one another in faith.<br><br>Recognize the importance of community in sustaining a life of praise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_praise.htm">Legacy of Praise</a></b><br>Think about how your life can leave a legacy of praise for future generations.<br><br>Share testimonies of God's faithfulness with others to inspire and encourage.<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_defines_today's_evil_age.htm">Who is The Evil One in the story?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_god_reject_and_defeat_his_people.htm">(Psalm 44:9–10) Why would a supposedly omnipotent and loving God suddenly reject His people and allow them to be defeated in battle? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_temple_worship_essential_in_psalm_100_4.htm">Why does the psalm present worship at the temple ('enter his gates,' Psalm 100:4) as essential, when other parts of the Bible emphasize worship outside Jerusalem's temple?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_139_19-22_and_love_align.htm">Psalm 139:19-22: How do these verses endorsing hatred for the wicked align with other passages in the Bible that command love for one's enemies?</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 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy</span> <span class="cmt_word">Name for ever.</span> We boast of God as <span class="accented">our</span> God, who saves us, and puts to shame our enemies (see ver. 7). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/44-8.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">In God</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּֽ֭אלֹהִים</span> <span class="translit">(bê·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we have boasted</span><br /><span class="heb">הִלַּלְ֣נוּ‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(hil·lal·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all day long,</span><br /><span class="heb">כָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Your name</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁמְךָ֓ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šim·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we will praise</span><br /><span class="heb">נוֹדֶ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(nō·w·ḏeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Selah</span><br /><span class="heb">סֶֽלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(se·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5542.htm">Strong's 5542: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suspension, pause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/44-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 44:8 In God we have made our boast (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/44-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 44:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 44:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/44-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 44:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 44:9" /></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>