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through your name we trample our foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/44.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/44.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Through you we push down our foes; through your name we tread down those who rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/44.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/44.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/44.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Through You we will push down our enemies; Through Your name we will trample those who rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/44.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Through You we will push back our adversaries; Through Your name we will trample down those who rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/44.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Through You we will push back our adversaries; Through Your name we will trample down those who rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/44.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Through Thee we will push back our adversaries; Through Thy name we will trample down those who rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/44.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Through You we will push back our adversaries; Through Your name we will tread down those who rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/44.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Through You we will gore our enemies [like a bull]; Through Your name we will trample down those who rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/44.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Through you we drive back our foes; through your name we trample our enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/44.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Through You we drive back our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/44.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Through thee will we push down our adversaries: Through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/44.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />By your great power, we knocked our enemies down and trampled on them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/44.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Through thee will we push down our adversaries: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/44.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />With you we can walk over our enemies. With your name we can trample those who attack us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/44.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and by your power we defeat our enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/44.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Through you we will knock down our oppressors; through your name we will tread down those who rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/44.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/44.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />By your power we will drive back our enemies; by your strength we will trample down our foes! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/44.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Through you we will push back our adversaries. Through your name we will trample down those who rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/44.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name we will tread them under that rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/44.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Through you, we will push down our adversaries. Through your name, we will tread down those who rise up against us. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/44.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />By You we push our adversaries, "" By Your Name we tread down our withstanders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/44.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> By Thee our adversaries we do push, By Thy name tread down our withstanders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/44.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In thee we will thrust our enemies: in thy name we will tread down those rising up against us.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/44.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Through thee we will push down our enemies with the horn : and through thy name we will despise them that rise up against us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/44.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 43:5>You yourself are my king and my God, who commands the salvation of Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/44.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Through you we batter our foes; through your name we trample our adversaries. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/44.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Through you we push down our foes; through your name we tread down our assailants.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/44.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Through thee will we pierce our enemies; through thy name will we tread them under that hate us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/44.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />By you we shall wound our enemies, and because of your Name we shall tread upon those who hate us.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/44.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Through Thee do we push down our adversaries; Through Thy name do we tread them under that rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/44.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In thee will we push down our enemies, and in thy name will we bring to nought them that rise up against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/44-5.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=5168" 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">4</span>You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/bə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">Through You</a> <a href="/hebrew/5055.htm" title="5055: nə·nag·gê·aḥ (V-Piel-Imperf-1cp) -- To push, thrust, gore. A primitive root; to but with the horns; figuratively, to war against.">we repel</a> <a href="/hebrew/6862.htm" title="6862: ṣā·rê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent. Or tsar; from tsarar; narrow; a tight place; also a pebble; an opponent.">our foes;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: bə·šim·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">through Your name</a> <a href="/hebrew/947.htm" title="947: nā·ḇūs (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To tread down, trample. A primitive root; to trample.">we trample</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qā·mê·nū (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">our enemies.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me.…<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="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!<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="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-11</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">1 John 5:4</a></span><br />because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-11.htm">Revelation 12:11</a></span><br />They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Hebrews 11:33-34</a></span><br />who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Luke 10:19</a></span><br />Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/23-10.htm">Joshua 23:10</a></span><br />One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a></span><br />For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a></span><br />Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Through you will we push down our enemies: through your name will we tread them under that rise up against us.</p><p class="hdg">Through thee</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39-42</a></b></br> For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-10.htm">Psalm 118:10-13</a></b></br> All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-14.htm">Isaiah 41:14-16</a></b></br> Fear not, thou worm Jacob, <i>and</i> ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel… </p><p class="hdg">push</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Deuteronomy 33:17</a></b></br> His glory <i>is like</i> the firstling of his bullock, and his horns <i>are like</i> the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they <i>are</i> the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they <i>are</i> the thousands of Manasseh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-11.htm">1 Kings 22:11</a></b></br> And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said, Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou have consumed them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/8-4.htm">Daniel 8:4</a></b></br> I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither <i>was there any</i> that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.</p><p class="hdg">tread</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a></b></br> Through God we shall do valiantly: for he <i>it is that</i> shall tread down our enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Psalm 91:13</a></b></br> Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/108-13.htm">Psalm 108:13</a></b></br> Through God we shall do valiantly: for he <i>it is that</i> shall tread down our enemies.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/42-10.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Assailants</a> <a href="/psalms/44-2.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/psalms/42-10.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/42-10.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/42-10.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/41-11.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/job/30-12.htm">Push</a> <a href="/psalms/41-10.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/7-5.htm">Trample</a> <a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Withstanders</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/92-11.htm">Assailants</a> <a href="/psalms/44-19.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/44-18.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/45-5.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/55-2.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-21.htm">Push</a> <a href="/psalms/44-26.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Trample</a> <a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/psalms/74-23.htm">Withstanders</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'; 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The psalmist acknowledges that victory over adversaries is achieved through God's intervention. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God as a warrior for His people, as seen in <a href="/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3</a>, where God is described as a "man of war." The historical context may relate to Israel's battles during the conquest of Canaan, where victories were attributed to God's direct involvement (<a href="/joshua/10-42.htm">Joshua 10:42</a>). Theologically, this underscores the belief in God's sovereignty and His role as protector and deliverer of His people.<p><b>through Your name we trample our enemies.</b><br>The "name" of God signifies His character, authority, and power. Invoking God's name implies trust in His covenant promises and His ability to act on behalf of His people. This is consistent with the biblical understanding that God's name is a source of strength and refuge, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a>, "The name of the LORD is a strong tower." The imagery of trampling enemies suggests complete victory and domination, reminiscent of the promise in <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>, where the seed of the woman will crush the serpent's head, a prophecy often seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and evil. This phrase also connects to the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to act in Jesus' name, signifying the continuation of divine authority and power through Christ (<a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a>).<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 facing battles and relying on God's deliverance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The adversaries of Israel, representing opposition and challenges faced by God's people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a></b><br><a href="/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5</a> emphasizes that victory over enemies is achieved through God's strength, not human might. This teaches us to rely on God's power in our spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The verse encourages believers to actively engage in their struggles with confidence in God's support, reminding us that faith requires action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The imagery of trampling enemies underfoot can be applied to spiritual warfare, where believers are called to stand firm against spiritual opposition with God's help.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_trust.htm">Historical Context and Trust</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of Israel's battles helps us appreciate the depth of trust the psalmist places in God, encouraging us to trust God in our own challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_worship.htm">Community and Worship</a></b><br>As a psalm of the Sons of Korah, this verse highlights the role of community and worship in strengthening faith and reliance on God.<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/does_psalm_15_4_clash_with_matthew_5_44.htm">Psalm 15:4 endorses despising the vile while honoring the godly; does this clash with New Testament commands to love enemies (e.g., Matthew 5:44)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_54_5_differ_from_matt_5_44.htm">Why does Psalm 54:5 predict exact retribution from God, when other biblical passages (e.g., Matthew 5:44) recommend praying for enemies instead?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_109_oppose_love_for_enemies.htm">If Jesus taught love for enemies (Matthew 5:44), why does Psalm 109 appear to endorse the exact opposite stance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_psalm_140_9-10_and_matthew_5_44_clash.htm">Do verses like Psalm 140:9-10 contradict the New Testament teaching of loving one's enemies (e.g., Matthew 5:44)?</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>(5) <span class= "bld">Push down.</span>--The image of the original is lost here, the LXX. have retained it. It is that of a buffalo or other horned animal driving back and goring its enemies. <a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm" title="His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh.">Deuteronomy 33:17</a> applies it as a special description of the tribe of Joseph. The figure is continued in the next clause; the infuriated animal tramples its victim under foot.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/44.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Through thee will we push down our</span> <span class="cmt_word">enemies.</span> Do as we ask - command our deliverance - and then we shall assuredly "push down," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> overthrow and prostrate, our enemies. Thy help will be found as effectual in the future as in the past. <span class="cmt_word">Through thy Name will we tread them under that rise up against us.</span> Having pushed our foes to the ground (comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Deuteronomy 33:17</a>), we shall then be able to "tread them under." The imagery is drawn from the practice of buffaloes and wild bulls. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/44-5.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">Through You</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֭ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">we repel</span><br /><span class="heb">נְנַגֵּ֑חַ</span> <span class="translit">(nə·nag·gê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5055.htm">Strong's 5055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To butt with the horns, to war against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our foes;</span><br /><span class="heb">צָרֵ֣ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·rê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<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">through Your name</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֝שִׁמְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šim·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | 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 trample</span><br /><span class="heb">נָב֥וּס</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḇūs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_947.htm">Strong's 947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread down, trample</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our enemies.</span><br /><span class="heb">קָמֵֽינוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(qā·mê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/44-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 44:5 Through you will we push down our (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/44-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 44:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 44:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/44-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 44:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 44:6" /></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>