Parallel Verses
King James 2000
For the voice of him that reproaches and blasphemes; because of the enemy and avenger.
New American Standard Bible
Because of the presence of the
King James Version
For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.
Holman Bible
because of the enemy and avenger.
International Standard Version
because of the voice of the one who mocks and reviles, because of the enemy and the avenger.
A Conservative Version
for the voice of him who reproaches and blasphemes, because of the enemy and the avenger.
American Standard Version
For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth, By reason of the enemy and the avenger.
Amplified
Because of the voice of the taunter and reviler,
Because of the presence of the enemy and the avenger.
Bible in Basic English
Because of the voice of him who says sharp and bitter words; because of the hater and him who is the instrument of punishment.
Darby Translation
Because of the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and the avenger.
Julia Smith Translation
From the voice of him reproaching and reviling, from the face of the enemy and avenger.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because of [the] voice of [the] taunter and [the] reviler, because of [the] enemy and [the] avenger.
Modern King James verseion
because of the voice of the slanderer and the blasphemer; before the enemy and avenger.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
for the voice of the slanderer and blasphemer, for the enemy and avenger.
NET Bible
before the vindictive enemy who ridicules and insults me.
New Heart English Bible
At the taunt of one who reproaches and verbally abuses, because of the enemy and the avenger.
The Emphasized Bible
At the voice of him who reproacheth and revileth, At the face of the foe and avenger.
Webster
For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.
World English Bible
At the taunt of one who reproaches and verbally abuses, because of the enemy and the avenger.
Youngs Literal Translation
Because of the voice of a reproacher and reviler, Because of an enemy and a self-avenger.
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 44:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Complaint
15 My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face has covered me, 16 For the voice of him that reproaches and blasphemes; because of the enemy and avenger. 17 All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten you, neither have we dealt falsely in your covenant.
Cross References
Psalm 8:2
Out of the mouth of babes and infants have you ordained strength because of your enemies, that you might still the enemy and the avenger.
Psalm 74:10
O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme your name forever?
Psalm 74:18
Remember this, that the enemy has reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed your name.
Psalm 74:22-23
Arise, O God, plead your own cause: remember how the foolish man reproaches you daily.
Psalm 79:12
And render unto our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, with which they have reproached you, O Lord.
Isaiah 37:3-4
And they said unto him, Thus says Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children have come to birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.
Isaiah 37:17
Incline your ear, O LORD, and hear; open your eyes, O LORD, and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to reproach the living God.
Isaiah 37:23-24
Whom have you reproached and blasphemed? and against whom have you exalted your voice, and lifted up your eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.