Tree of Life Version
Psalms 78:7
7Then they will put their trust in God, not forgetting the works of God, but keeping His mitzvot.
Psalms 78:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:
- New International Version (NIV)Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.
- English Standard Version (ESV)so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments;
- New King James Version (NKJV)That they may set their hope in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments;
Context of Psalms 78:7
5For He established a testimony in Jacob and ordained Torah in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach their children, 6so that the next generation might know, even the children yet to be born: they will arise and tell their children. Then they will put their trust in God, not forgetting the works of God, but keeping His mitzvot. 8So they will not be like their fathers— a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that did not prepare its heart, whose spirit was not loyal to God. 9The sons of Ephraim were archers armed with bows, yet they turned back in the day of battle.
Read all of Psalms 78Psalms 78:7 word by word
וְיָשִׂ֥ימוּ בֵֽאלֹהִ֗ים כִּ֫סְלָ֥ם וְלֹ֣א יִ֭שְׁכְּחוּ מַֽעַלְלֵי־אֵ֑ל וּמִצְוֹתָ֥יו יִנְצֹֽרוּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- That they might setשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: makeH7760
- their hopeכֶּ֫סֶלkesel · loinH3689
- in Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
- and not forgetשָׁכַחshâkach shâkêach · to forgetH7911
- the worksמַעֲלָלma‛ălâl · deedH4611
- of Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
- but keepנָצַרnâtsar · to watchH5341
- his commandmentsמִצְוָהmitsvâh · commandmentH4687
Cross-references for Psalms 78:7
- Psalms 40:4He put a new song in my mouth— a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and trust in Adonai.
- Psalms 62:5They only plot to topple him from his rank. Delighting in falsehood, they bless with their mouth, but inwardly they curse. Selah
- Psalms 91:14“Because he has devoted his love to Me, I will deliver him. I will set him securely on high, because he knows My Name.
- Psalms 130:6My soul waits for my Lord, more than watchmen for the morning, watchmen for the morning.
- Psalms 146:5Happy is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in Adonai his God,
- Jeremiah 17:7Blessed is the one who trusts in Adonai, whose confidence is in Adonai.
- 1 Peter 1:21Through Him you are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your trust and hope are in God.
- Psalms 77:10Has God forgotten to be gracious? Or has He in anger withdrawn his mercies?” Selah
- Psalms 103:2Bless Adonai, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:
- Psalms 105:5Remember His wonders that He has done, His miracles and the judgments of His mouth,
- Exodus 12:24Also you are to observe this event as an eternal ordinance, for you and your children.
- Deuteronomy 4:9“Only be watchful and watch over your soul closely, so you do not forget the things your eyes have seen and they slip from your heart all the days of your life. You are to make them known to your children and your children’s children.
- Deuteronomy 7:18You are not to be afraid of them. You are to be sure to remember what Adonai your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt:
- Deuteronomy 8:2You are to remember all the way that Adonai your God has led you these 40 years in the wilderness—in order to humble you, to test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His mitzvot or not.
- Esther 9:27the Jews established and took upon themselves, upon their descendants, and upon all who joined with them, that they would commemorate these two days in the way prescribed and at the appointed time every year.
- 1 Corinthians 11:24and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you. Do this in memory of Me.”
Commentaries on Psalms 78:7
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7That they might set their hope in God - That they might place confidence in God; that they might maintain their allegiance to him. The object was to give such exhibitions of his character and government as to inspire just confidence in him, or to lead people to trust in him; and not to trust in idols and false gods. All the laws which God has ordained are such as are suited to inspire confidence in him as a just and righteous ruler; and all his dealings…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-8God 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).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-83-8. This history had been handed down (Ex 12:14; De 6:20) for God's honor, and that the principles of His law might be known and observed by posterity. This important sentiment is reiterated in (Psa 78:7, 8) negative form.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 78
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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