Psalms 78:25-38

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.

33So he caused them to die unsatisfied and filled with terror.

34When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.

35They remembered that God was their protector, and that the sovereign God was their deliverer.

36But they deceived him with their words, and lied to him.

37They were not really committed to him, and they were unfaithful to his covenant.

38Yet he is compassionate. He forgives sin and does not destroy. He often holds back his anger, and does not stir up his fury.