Psalms 44:21
wouldn't God have been aware of this, because he knows everyone's thoughts?
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
In Context
20If we had forgotten the name of our God, or worshiped other gods,
22But because of you we are killed all day long; we're considered just sheep to be slaughtered.
Cross References
Job 31:4Doesn't God see everything I do—even count every step I take?
Job 34:21For he watches what they're doing and sees everywhere they go.
Ecclesiastes 12:14God is going to judge us for everything we do, including what we do secretly, whether good or bad.
Jeremiah 23:24Can people hide in secret places where I can't see them? asks the Lord. Don't I operate everywhere in heaven and on earth? asks the Lord.
1 Corinthians 4:5So don't judge anything before the right time—when the Lord comes. He will bring to light all the darkest secrets that are hidden, and he will reveal people's motives. God will give everyone whatever praise they deserve.
Revelation 2:23I will put her children to death. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who examines thoughts and motives. I will repay each of you according to what you've done.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 44:18-26
Israel's Appeal to God. 17 All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant. 18 Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way; 19 Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death. 20 If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god; 21 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. 22 Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the… Read the whole commentary →