13 Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.

14 Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.

15 My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,

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13 (A)You make us a reproach to our neighbors,
A scorn and a derision to those all around us.
14 (B)You make us a byword among the nations,
(C)A shaking of the head among the peoples.
15 My dishonor is continually before me,
And the shame of my face has covered me,

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13 You have made us (A)the taunt of our neighbors,
    the derision and (B)scorn of those around us.
14 You have made us (C)a byword among the nations,
    (D)a laughingstock[a] among the peoples.
15 All day long my disgrace is before me,
    and (E)shame has covered my face

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 44:14 Hebrew a shaking of the head