Psalms 78:65
“Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.”
Psalms 78:65 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the Lord was awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that hath been surfeited with wine.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, Like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
- DARBYDarby
- Then the Lord awoke as one out of sleep, like a mighty man that shouteth aloud by reason of wine;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then the Lord awakened as one out of sleep, like a mighty man who shouts by reason of wine.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the Lord waketh as a sleeper, As a mighty one crying aloud from wine.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then the Lord awoke as if from sleep, like a mighty man shouting because of wine.
Context: Psalms 78
63The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.
64Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.
65Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
66And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual reproach.
67Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:
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.