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And those who hate us have taken spoils for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/44.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You cause us to turn back from the adversary; And those who hate us have taken spoil for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/44.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou dost cause us to turn back from the adversary; And those who hate us have taken spoil for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/44.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You cause us to turn back from the adversary; And those who hate us have plundered <i>us</i> for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/44.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You make us turn back from the enemy, And those who hate us have taken spoil for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/44.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You make us retreat from the foe, and those who hate us have taken plunder for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/44.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You make us retreat from the foe, and those who hate us have taken plunder for themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/44.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou makest us to turn back from the adversary; And they that hate us take spoil for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/44.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You made us retreat, and our enemies have taken everything we own. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/44.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou makest us to turn back from the adversary: and they which hate us spoil for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/44.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You make us retreat from the enemy. Those who hate us rob us at will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/44.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You made us run from our enemies, and they took for themselves what was ours. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/44.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You made us retreat from our oppressors. Our enemies ransacked us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/44.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have made us retreat from the foe, and those who hate us have plundered us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/44.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You made us retreat from the enemy. Those who hate us take whatever they want from us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/44.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You make us turn back from the adversary. Those who hate us take spoil for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/44.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they who hate us plunder for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/44.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You make us turn back from the adversary. Those who hate us take plunder for themselves. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/44.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You cause us to turn backward from an adversary, "" And those hating us, "" Have spoiled for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/44.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou causest us to turn backward from an adversary, And those hating us, Have spoiled for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/44.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou wilt turn us back from the enemy: and those hating us spoiled for themselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/44.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast made us turn our back to our enemies : and they that hated us plundered for themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/44.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 43:10>But now, you have rejected and bewildered us, and you will not go forth with our armies, O God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/44.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You make us retreat before the foe; those who hate us plunder us at will. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/44.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You made us turn back from the foe, and our enemies have gotten spoil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/44.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But thou makest us to be defeated; and our enemies have plundered us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/44.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />But you have turned us back and our enemies have plundered us.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/44.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou makest us to turn back from the adversary; And they that hate us spoil at their will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/44.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast turned us back before our enemies; and they that hated us spoiled for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/44-10.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=5200" 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">9</span>But You have rejected and humbled us; You no longer go forth with our armies. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: tə·šî·ḇê·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 1cp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">You have made us retreat</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/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/6862.htm" title="6862: ṣār (N-ms) -- Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent. Or tsar; from tsarar; narrow; a tight place; also a pebble; an opponent.">the foe,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: ū·mə·śan·’ê·nū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cp) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">and those who hate us</a> <a href="/hebrew/8154.htm" title="8154: šā·sū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To spoil, plunder. Or shasah; a primitive root; to plunder.">have plundered us.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·mōw (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>You have given us up as sheep to be devoured; You have scattered us among the nations.…<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="/judges/2-14.htm">Judges 2:14</a></span><br />Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of those who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Leviticus 26:17</a></span><br />And I will set My face against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when no one pursues you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-25.htm">Deuteronomy 28:25</a></span><br />The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-20.htm">2 Kings 17:20</a></span><br />So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-10.htm">Isaiah 63:10</a></span><br />But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/21-5.htm">Jeremiah 21:5</a></span><br />And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3-4</a></span><br />In fierce anger He has cut off every horn of Israel and withdrawn His right hand at the approach of the enemy. He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire that consumes everything around it. / He has bent His bow like an enemy; His right hand is positioned. Like a foe He has killed all who were pleasing to the eye; He has poured out His wrath like fire on the tent of the Daughter of Zion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/39-23.htm">Ezekiel 39:23</a></span><br />And the nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their iniquity, because they were unfaithful to Me. So I hid My face from them and delivered them into the hands of their enemies, so that they all fell by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/9-17.htm">Hosea 9:17</a></span><br />My God will reject them because they have not obeyed Him; and they shall be wanderers among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-10.htm">1 Samuel 4:10</a></span><br />So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-24.htm">2 Chronicles 24:24</a></span><br />Although the Aramean army had come with only a few men, the LORD delivered into their hand a very great army. Because Judah had forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers, judgment was executed on Joash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-31.htm">Hebrews 10:31</a></span><br />It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a></span><br />You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You make us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for themselves.</p><p class="hdg">Thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Leviticus 26:17,36,37</a></b></br> And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/28-25.htm">Deuteronomy 28:25</a></b></br> The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/7-8.htm">Joshua 7:8,12</a></b></br> O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies! … </p><p class="hdg">spoil</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-41.htm">Psalm 89:41</a></b></br> All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Isaiah 10:6,14</a></b></br> I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/15-13.htm">Jeremiah 15:13</a></b></br> Thy substance and thy treasures will I give to the spoil without price, and <i>that</i> for all thy sins, even in all thy borders.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/psalms/44-2.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/44-9.htm">Causest</a> <a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/43-2.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/psalms/7-4.htm">Foe</a> <a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/job/31-25.htm">Gotten</a> <a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/41-3.htm">Makest</a> <a href="/esther/9-16.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/psalms/7-4.htm">Plundered</a> <a href="/job/41-25.htm">Retreat</a> <a href="/job/29-17.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/psalms/17-9.htm">Spoiled</a> <a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/41-3.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/51-6.htm">Causest</a> <a href="/psalms/45-5.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/44-16.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Foe</a> <a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/psalms/74-2.htm">Gotten</a> <a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/44-13.htm">Makest</a> <a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/psalms/76-5.htm">Plundered</a> <a href="/psalms/74-21.htm">Retreat</a> <a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/psalms/76-5.htm">Spoiled</a> <a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/44-18.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/44-18.htm">Turned</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>You have made us retreat from the foe</b><br>This phrase reflects a situation where the Israelites experience defeat in battle, which they attribute to divine intervention. In the Old Testament, military success or failure was often seen as a direct result of God's favor or displeasure. The Israelites believed that God was actively involved in their national affairs, and their victories were seen as blessings from God, while defeats were interpreted as signs of His disfavor. This perspective is consistent with the covenantal relationship described in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where obedience to God results in blessings, and disobedience leads to curses, including military defeat. The historical context may relate to various periods of Israel's history, such as the time of the Judges or the Babylonian exile, when Israel faced significant military challenges.<p><b>and those who hate us have plundered us</b><br>The act of plundering by enemies was a common consequence of military defeat in the ancient Near East. This phrase indicates not only a loss in battle but also the subsequent humiliation and material loss suffered by the Israelites. The enemies' hatred suggests longstanding animosity, possibly reflecting the ongoing conflicts with neighboring nations such as the Philistines, Moabites, or Edomites. This situation echoes the curses outlined in <a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Leviticus 26:17</a>, where God warns that if Israel disobeys, they will be defeated by their enemies. Theologically, this can be seen as a call for the Israelites to examine their faithfulness to God and seek repentance. The plundering also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance and restoration promised in prophetic books, where God assures His people of eventual victory and restoration, pointing to the hope of redemption through the Messiah.<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 served in the temple. They are known for their deep and reflective psalms that often express communal lament and trust in God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of God's chosen people, often facing battles and challenges from surrounding nations. In this context, they are experiencing defeat and humiliation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies/foes.htm">Enemies/Foes</a></b><br>The adversaries of Israel, representing both physical nations and spiritual opposition. They are depicted as those who hate and plunder God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in the psalm, whose actions or perceived inactions are the focus of the lament. The psalmist attributes the retreat and plundering to God's allowance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/historical_battles.htm">Historical Battles</a></b><br>While not specified, the psalm reflects a time of military defeat for Israel, which could relate to various historical contexts where Israel faced overwhelming opposition.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_divine_sovereignty.htm">Understanding Divine Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is sovereign even in times of defeat. The psalmist attributes the retreat to God's allowance, prompting us to trust His greater plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_national_and_personal_sin.htm">Reflecting on National and Personal Sin</a></b><br>Consider how personal and communal sin can lead to spiritual defeat. This calls for repentance and a return to God’s ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_lament_in_faith.htm">The Role of Lament in Faith</a></b><br>Embrace lament as a valid expression of faith. The psalmist’s honest cry to God models how we can bring our struggles and questions before Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Hope in God’s Deliverance</a></b><br>Despite current circumstances, maintain hope in God’s ultimate deliverance. The psalm reflects a tension between present defeat and past victories, encouraging us to remember God’s faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a></b><br>Be aware of spiritual battles and the reality of opposition. Equip yourself with the armor of God as described in <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a> to stand firm against spiritual foes.<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/how_can_david_mourn_and_curse_foes.htm">Psalm 35:13-14 - How can David both mourn for his foes and call down curses on them without contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_kings_trembled_in_psalm_48.htm">Psalm 48:5-6: Is there any historical or scientific evidence that opposing kings literally 'saw and were amazed' to the point of trembling?</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/how_is_'fire'_reconciled_with_god's_love.htm">If 'fire goes before Him' (Psalm 97:3), how is that reconciled with the Bible's portrayal of a loving God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/44.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">For themselves</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, at their own will, an expression denoting the completeness of the overthrow of the Jews; they lie absolutely at their enemies' pleasure.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/44.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou makest us to turn</span> <span class="cmt_word">back from the enemy.</span> Thou bringest it to pass that we turn our backs in shameful flight from the enemy, either making a feeble resistance or none at all. And they which <span class="cmt_word">hate</span> us spoil for themselves. Spoil us of our arms and ornaments, which they seize and appropriate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/44-10.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">You have made us retreat</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּשִׁיבֵ֣נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(tə·šî·ḇê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנִּי־</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">the foe,</span><br /><span class="heb">צָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(ṣār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6862.htm">Strong's 6862: </a> </span><span class="str2">Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and those who hate us</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝מְשַׂנְאֵ֗ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·śan·’ê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have plundered us.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֣סוּ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·sū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8154.htm">Strong's 8154: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spoil, plunder</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/44-10.htm">Psalm 44:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/44-10.htm">Psalm 44:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/44-10.htm">Psalm 44:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/44-10.htm">Psalm 44:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/44-10.htm">Psalm 44:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/44-10.htm">Psalm 44:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/44-10.htm">Psalm 44:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/44-10.htm">Psalm 44:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/44-10.htm">Psalm 44:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/44-10.htm">Psalm 44:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/44-10.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 44:10 You make us turn back (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/44-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 44:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 44:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/44-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 44:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 44:11" /></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>