Psalm 78:61

Translations

Modern

He delivered His strength to captivity, and His splendor to the hand of the adversary.

Traditional

And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy’s hand.

Literal

…and He delivered His strength to captivity, and His splendor to the hand of the adversary.

Latin

Et tradidit in captivitatem virtutem eorum, et pulchritudinem eorum in manus inimici.

Original

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English

He delivered His strength to captivity, and His splendor to the hand of the adversary.

Notes

Psalms 78:56–64

Israel’s rebellion defiled the promised land. During the time of the judges, the people built shrines to false gods and worshiped idols (Psalm 78:58; see also Judges 2:11; 3:7, 17–18).

Psalms 78:1–72

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

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