Psalm 78:37

Translations

Modern

Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant.

Traditional

For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant.

Literal

And their heart was not established with Him, and they were not faithful to His covenant.

Latin

…cor autem eorum non erat rectum cum eo, nec fideles habiti sunt in testamento ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant.

Notes

Psalms 78:35–39

The Israelites remembered the correct teaching about God (Psalms 9:9; 91:1), but they did not let God change the way they thought and lived (Leviticus 26:41).

Psalms 78:34–39

Israel continued to exist because of God's compassion, despite the people's rebellion and lack of belief (Psalm 78:7–8).

Psalms 78:32–39

Israel’s rebellion resulted in God’s judgment, but even their short-lived and insincere repentance motivated God to exercise forbearance.

Psalms 78:1–72

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

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