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.
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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