Psalm 78:53

Modern

He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.

Traditional

And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.

Literal

And He led them to safety, and they did not dread, and the sea covered their enemies.

Latin

…et deduxit eos in spe, et non timuerunt, et inimicos eorum operuit mare.

Hebrew

English

He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.

The Israelites rebelled even though the Lord had rescued them from powerful plagues.

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

Theme notes and profiles

Exodus 14:19–20
And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them,
Exodus 15:10
But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.
Exodus 14:27–28
So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians were retreating, the LORD swept them into the sea.
Psalm 136:15
…but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.
Exodus 14:15
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.
Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.