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Psalm 78

Psalm 78:11

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables · Psalm 78:1–72
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Translations

Modern
They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them.
Traditional
And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.
Literal
…and they forgot His deeds, and His wonders that He had shown them.
Latin
Et obliti sunt benefactorum ejus, et mirabilium ejus quæ ostendit eis.

Original

Hebrew
English
They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them.

Notes

Psalms 78:9–11

Ephraim was the second son of Joseph. He received a special blessing from Jacob (Genesis 48:15–20; 49:22–26; Deuteronomy 33:13–17). His descendants inherited land with fertile valleys and important roads (Judges 8:2). However, the people of Ephraim did not follow God's covenant.

Psalms 78:1–72

This wisdom psalm urges people to learn wisdom and share it faithfully.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Instructions Wisdom Psalms

Parallels

Matthew 13:34–35

Glossary

Asaph Backsliding Memorial Music Psalms, Book of Song of Moses Zoan

Topics

Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Forgetting God is Forgetting His: Works Forgetting God: Works God: Mercy of Miracles: Design of Miracles: The Wicked: Forget Wicked (People): Punishment of