Psalms 78:30
“They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths,”
Psalms 78:30 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- they were not defrauded of that which they craved. As yet their meat was in their mouth:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- They were not estranged from that which they desired, Their food was yet in their mouths,
- DARBYDarby
- They were not alienated from their lust, their meat was yet in their mouths,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They didn't turn from their cravings. Their food was yet in their mouths,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- They have not been estranged from their desire, Yet is their food in their mouth,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They were not estranged from their cravings, but while the food was still in their mouths,
Context: Psalms 78
28And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations.
29So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire;
30They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths,
31The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.
32For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.
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.