Psalm 78:7

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

Modern
…that they should put their confidence in God, not forgetting His works, but keeping His commandments.
Traditional
That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:
Literal
…that they should put their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, and keep His commandments.
Latin
…ut ponant in Deo spem suam, et non obliviscantur operum Dei, et mandata ejus exquirant:

Original

Hebrew
English
…that they should put their confidence in God, not forgetting His works, but keeping His commandments.

Notes

God holds each generation responsible for its own actions. They should maintain faith and hope (see Psalm 9:18; 27:14) and avoid being stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful (see Deuteronomy 9:6–7; 10:16; 30:6; 31:27).

The introduction is an invitation to learn wisdom.

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

Parallels

Matthew 13:34–35

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Asaph Memorial Music Psalms, Book of Song of Moses Zoan

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries in the Family Children: Instruction of Commandments: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Forgetting God is Forgetting His: Works Forgetting God: Works God: Mercy of Hope: General Scriptures Concerning How to Train your Children Instruction of Children Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To School in the Home Wicked (People): Punishment of Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To