Psalms 78:7
“That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:”
Psalms 78:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- That they may put their hope in God and may not forget the works of God: and may seek his commandments.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- That they might set their hope in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep his commandments,
- DARBYDarby
- And that they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but observe his commandments;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- that they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And place in God their confidence, And forget not the doings of God, But keep His commands.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then they will put their trust in God and not forget his works, but will keep his commandments.
Context: Psalms 78
5For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:
6That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:
7That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:
8And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God.
9The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.
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.