Psalms 78:2
“I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:”
Psalms 78:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I will open my mouth in parables: I will utter propositions from the beginning.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,
- DARBYDarby
- I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter riddles from of old,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I will open my mouth in a parable. I will utter dark sayings of old,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I open with a simile my mouth, I bring forth hidden things of old,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will share a parable; I will reveal deep truths from the past.
Context: Psalms 78
1{Maschil of Asaph.} Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
2I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
3Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.
4We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.
About Psalms 78: Lessons from Israel's History
Psalm 78 recounts the history of Israel and how God proved Himself faithful despite their continuous disobedience. It emphasizes the importance of passing down the knowledge of God's faithfulness to future generations.
Commentary
Psalm 78 serves as a reminder that forgetting God's faithfulness leads to disobedience and downfall. The psalmist emphasizes the need to teach the next generation about God's work and wonders so that we can honor Him with our lives. The psalm also highlights the consequences of disobedience and the need for repentance. Thus, we must make a conscious effort to pass down our faith and knowledge of God's faithfulness to the generations that follow us. Ultimately, we are encouraged to trust in God's faithfulness because He is the only one who can grant us eternal salvation.