Psalms 44:25

25 We are brought down to the dust; our bodies cling to the ground.

Psalms 44:25 in Other Translations

25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.

25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust; our belly clings to the ground.

25 We collapse in the dust, lying face down in the dirt.

25 And here we are - flat on our faces in the dirt, held down with a boot on our necks.

25 For we have sunk down to the dust; our bodies cling to the ground.

Psalms 44:25 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 44:25

For our soul is bowed down to the dust
Which may signify great declension in spiritual things, much dejection of mind, and little exercise of grace, ( Psalms 119:25 ) ( Lamentations 3:29 ) ; or a very low estate in temporals; subjection to their enemies; they setting their feet upon their necks, and obliging them to lick the dust of them: and even it may signify nearness to death itself; see ( Joshua 10:24 ) ( Isaiah 49:23 ) ( Psalms 22:16 ) ;

our belly cleaveth to the earth;
as persons that lie prostrate, being conquered and suppliants.

Psalms 44:25 In-Context

23 Awake, Lord! Why do you sleep? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever.

24 Why do you hide your face and forget our misery and oppression?

25 We are brought down to the dust; our bodies cling to the ground.

26 Rise up and help us; rescue us because of your unfailing love.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 119:25