Psalms 78:70
“He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:”
Psalms 78:70 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he chose his servant David, and took him from the hocks of sheep: he brought him from following the ewes great with young,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- He chose David also his servant, And took him from the sheepfolds:
- DARBYDarby
- And he chose David his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He also chose David his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And He fixeth on David His servant, And taketh him from the folds of a flock,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He chose David as his servant and took him from the sheepfolds.
Context: Psalms 78
68But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.
69And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.
70He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:
71From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.
72So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
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.