Psalms 78:10-32

10They did not keep their covenant with God, and they refused to obey his law.

11They forgot what he had done, the amazing things he had shown them.

12He did amazing things in the sight of their ancestors, in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.

13He divided the sea and led them across it; he made the water stand in a heap.

14He led them with a cloud by day, and with the light of a fire all night long.

15He broke open rocks in the wilderness, and gave them enough water to fill the depths of the sea.

16He caused streams to flow from the rock, and made the water flow like rivers.

17Yet they continued to sin against him, and rebelled against the sovereign One in the desert.

18They willfully challenged God by asking for food to satisfy their appetite.

19They insulted God, saying, “Is God really able to give us food in the wilderness?

20Yes, he struck a rock and water flowed out, streams gushed forth. But can he also give us food? Will he provide meat for his people?”

21When the Lord heard this, he was furious. A fire broke out against Jacob, and his anger flared up against Israel,

22because they did not have faith in God, and did not trust his ability to deliver them.

23He gave a command to the clouds above, and opened the doors in the sky.

24He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them the grain of heaven.

25Man ate the food of the mighty ones. He sent them more than enough to eat.

26He brought the east wind through the sky, and by his strength led forth the south wind.

27He rained down meat on them like dust, birds as numerous as the sand on the seashores.

28He caused them to fall right in the middle of their camp, all around their homes.

29They ate until they were stuffed; he gave them what they desired.

30They were not yet filled up, their food was still in their mouths,

31when the anger of God flared up against them. He killed some of the strongest of them; he brought the young men of Israel to their knees.

32Despite all this, they continued to sin, and did not trust him to do amazing things.