Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. New Living Translation So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands. English Standard Version so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; Berean Standard Bible that they should put their confidence in God, not forgetting His works, but keeping His commandments. King James Bible That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: New King James Version That they may set their hope in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments; New American Standard Bible So that they would put their confidence in God And not forget the works of God, But comply with His commandments, NASB 1995 That they should put their confidence in God And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments, NASB 1977 That they should put their confidence in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments, Legacy Standard Bible That they should set their confidence in God And not forget the deeds of God, But observe His commandments, Amplified Bible That they should place their confidence in God And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments, Christian Standard Bible so that they might put their confidence in God and not forget God’s works, but keep his commands. Holman Christian Standard Bible so that they might put their confidence in God and not forget God’s works, but keep His commands. American Standard Version That they might set their hope in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep his commandments, Contemporary English Version Then they would trust God and obey his teachings, without forgetting anything God had done. English Revised Version That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: GOD'S WORD® Translation to trust God, to remember what he has done, and to obey his commands. Good News Translation In this way they also will put their trust in God and not forget what he has done, but always obey his commandments. International Standard Version Then they will put their trust in God and they will not forget his awesome deeds. Instead, they will keep his commandments. Majority Standard Bible that they should put their confidence in God, not forgetting His works, but keeping His commandments. NET Bible Then they will place their confidence in God. They will not forget the works of God, and they will obey his commands. New Heart English Bible that they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments, Webster's Bible Translation That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: World English Bible that they might set their hope in God, and not forget God’s deeds, but keep his commandments, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd place their confidence in God, "" And do not forget the doings of God, "" But keep His commands. Young's Literal Translation And place in God their confidence, And forget not the doings of God, But keep His commands. Smith's Literal Translation And they shall set their hope in God, and they shall not forget the works of God, and they shall watch his commands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat they may put their hope in God and may not forget the works of God: and may seek his commandments. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible that they too might put their confidence in God, And not forget God’s deeds, but keep his commandments. New Revised Standard Version so that they should set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated That their hope would be in God and that they would not forget the works of God and they would keep his commandments, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That they might put their confidence in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments; Brenton Septuagint Translation That they might set their hope on God, and not forget the works of God, but diligently seek his commandments. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Open My Mouth in Parables…6that the coming generation would know them—even children yet to be born—to arise and tell their own children 7that they should put their confidence in God, not forgetting His works, but keeping His commandments. 8Then they will not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose heart was not loyal, whose spirit was not faithful to God.… Cross References Deuteronomy 6:12 be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Deuteronomy 32:7 Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will inform you. Judges 2:10 After that whole generation had also been gathered to their fathers, another generation rose up who did not know the LORD or the works that He had done for Israel. 2 Kings 17:14 But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. 2 Chronicles 20:20 Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” Job 8:8-10 Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers. / For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow. / Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding? Psalm 22:4-5 In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them. / They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed. Psalm 105:5 Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, Isaiah 46:9 Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. Jeremiah 17:7 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. Ezekiel 20:18-19 In the wilderness I said to their children: ‘Do not walk in the statutes of your fathers or keep their ordinances or defile yourselves with their idols. / I am the LORD your God; walk in My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... Matthew 13:58 And He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief. Mark 9:23-24 “If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!” / Immediately the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” Luke 1:50 His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. Treasury of Scripture That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: set Psalm 40:4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. Psalm 62:5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. Psalm 91:14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. not forget Psalm 77:10-12 And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High… Psalm 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psalm 105:5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; keep Deuteronomy 5:29 O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever! John 14:21-24 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him… 1 John 3:22-24 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight… Jump to Previous Commandments Commands Confidence Deeds Doings Forget God's Hope Laws Minds Observe Trust WorksJump to Next Commandments Commands Confidence Deeds Doings Forget God's Hope Laws Minds Observe Trust WorksPsalm 78 1. An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God9. The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient 67. The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David. That they should put their confidence in God This phrase emphasizes the central theme of trust and reliance on God. The Hebrew word for "confidence" here is "כִּסְלָה" (kisla), which conveys a sense of hope and trust. In the historical context of Israel, this trust was not merely an abstract concept but a lived reality, as the Israelites were called to depend on God for deliverance, provision, and guidance. The phrase encourages believers to place their unwavering trust in God, recognizing His sovereignty and faithfulness throughout history. and not forget the works of God but keep His commandments Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew that they should putוְיָשִׂ֥ימוּ (wə·yā·śî·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set their confidence כִּ֫סְלָ֥ם (kis·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3689: Fatness, the loin, the viscera, silliness, trust in God, בֵֽאלֹהִ֗ים (ḇê·lō·hîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no forgetting יִ֭שְׁכְּחוּ (yiš·kə·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7911: To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention [His] אֵ֑ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty works, מַֽעַלְלֵי־ (ma·‘al·lê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4611: A deed, practice but keeping יִנְצֹֽרוּ׃ (yin·ṣō·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep His commandments. וּמִצְוֺתָ֥יו (ū·miṣ·wō·ṯāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment Links Psalm 78:7 NIVPsalm 78:7 NLT Psalm 78:7 ESV Psalm 78:7 NASB Psalm 78:7 KJV Psalm 78:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 78:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 78:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 78:7 French Bible Psalm 78:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 78:7 That they might set their hope (Psalm Ps Psa.) |