Psalm 78:64

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

Modern
His priests fell by the sword, but their widows could not lament.
Traditional
Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.
Literal
His priests fell by the sword, and the widows could not weep.
Latin
Sacerdotes eorum in gladio ceciderunt, et viduæ eorum non plorabantur.

Original

Hebrew
English
His priests fell by the sword, but their widows could not lament.

Notes

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).

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

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Anger Wisdom Psalms

Parallels

Matthew 13:34–35

Glossary

Asaph Music Psalms, Book of Song of Moses Zoan

Topics

Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel God: Mercy of Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of The Jews: Punished For: Idolatry Wicked (People): Punishment of Widows: Not to be Deplored By, Considered a Great Calamity