Psalms 106:32
“They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:”
Psalms 106:32 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- They provoked him also at the waters of contradiction: and Moses was afflicted for their sakes:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- They angered him also at the waters of Meribah, So that it went ill with Moses for their sakes;
- DARBYDarby
- And they moved him to wrath at the waters of Meribah, and it went ill with Moses on their account;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They angered him also at the waters of Meribah, so that Moses was troubled for their sakes;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And they cause wrath by the waters of Meribah, And it is evil to Moses for their sakes,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They angered Him at the waters of strife, and it went badly for Moses because of them.
Context: Psalms 106
30Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.
31And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.
32They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:
33Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
34They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:
About Psalms 106: Remembering God's Faithfulness
Psalm 106 is a reflection on Israel's historical journey with God. The psalmist recounts the nation's rebellious acts, such as forgetting God's miracles and disobeying His commands, which resulted in judgment and captivity. Despite their disobedience, however, the psalmist acknowledges God's unfailing love and faithfulness towards His people. The psalm concludes with a plea for God to rescue His people once again and for them to praise His name forever.
Commentary
This psalm serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the consequences of disobedience. It highlights the importance of remembering God's past faithfulness in our lives and avoiding the pitfalls of complacency and forgetfulness. The psalmist's plea for deliverance also reminds us of our dependence on God and our need to continually seek Him. As we reflect on our own journeys with God, may we too remember His faithfulness and remain steadfast in obedience to His commands.