13 You make us an object of (A)reproach to our neighbors,
Of scoffing and (B)ridicule to those around us.
14 You make us (C)a proverb among the nations,
A [a](D)laughingstock among the peoples.
15 All day long my dishonor is before me
And [b]I am covered with my (E)humiliation,
16 Because of the voice of one who (F)taunts and reviles,
Because of the presence of the (G)enemy and the avenger.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 44:14 Lit shaking of the head
  2. Psalm 44:15 Lit the shame of my face has covered me

13 You have made us a reproach(A) to our neighbors,(B)
    the scorn(C) and derision(D) of those around us.
14 You have made us a byword(E) among the nations;
    the peoples shake their heads(F) at us.
15 I live in disgrace(G) all day long,
    and my face is covered with shame(H)
16 at the taunts(I) of those who reproach and revile(J) me,
    because of the enemy, who is bent on revenge.(K)

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