Psalms 44:21
would God not have searched this out? For he knows the heart and its secrets.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
In Context
20Had we forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a god that was strange,
22But in your cause it is we are killed all the day, and counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore do not pass judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes. He will throw light on what is now dark and obscure, and will reveal the motives in people’s minds; and then everyone will receive due praise from God.
Revelation 2:23I will also put her children to death; and all the churches will learn that I am he who looks into people’s hearts and souls; and I will give to each one of you what their life deserves.
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 →