Psalm 78:70

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

Modern
He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;
Traditional
He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:
Literal
And He chose David His servant, and He took him from the folds of his flock;
Latin
Et elegit David, servum suum, et sustulit eum de gregibus ovium; de post fœtantes accepit eum:

Original

Hebrew
English
He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;

Notes

The God who had turned against his own people (Psalm 78:62) chose David, a shepherd (Genesis 46:34; 1 Samuel 16:10–11), to lead them as their shepherd (Psalm 78:52; compare 23:1).

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

Theme notes and profiles

The Promise of Dynasty Wisdom Psalms

Parallels

Matthew 13:34–35

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Asaph Music Psalms, Book of Song of Moses Temple Zoan

Topics

David: King of Israel: Chosen of God God: Mercy of Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Promotion: General Scriptures Concerning Shepherd: David