Psalm 78:7
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 Version
And 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 Bible
That they may put their hope in God and may not forget the works of God: and may seek his commandments.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, may they put their hope in God, and may they not forget the works of God, and may they seek his commandments.

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 Bible
That 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 1917
That 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…

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Psalm 78
1. An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God
9. 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
The call to "not forget" is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, where remembrance serves as a safeguard against spiritual amnesia. The Hebrew root "שָׁכַח" (shakach) means to forget or ignore. This phrase underscores the importance of recalling God's mighty acts, such as the Exodus and the provision in the wilderness, which serve as testimonies of His power and love. By remembering God's works, believers are reminded of His unchanging nature and are encouraged to remain faithful.

but keep His commandments
The word "keep" is translated from the Hebrew "שָׁמַר" (shamar), which means to guard, observe, or give heed. This phrase highlights the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where obedience to His commandments is a response to His grace and a demonstration of faithfulness. In the historical context, the Israelites were given the Law as a guide for righteous living, and keeping these commandments was integral to their identity as God's chosen people. For contemporary believers, this serves as a reminder to live according to God's Word, reflecting His character in their daily lives.

Verse 7. - That they might set their hope in God. Instruction in God's Law, and in his treatment of their forefathers, would naturally tend to make the Israelites "set their hope in God," who in the past had done so much for them. And not forget the works of God. They could not well forget, it' they were perpetually reminded of them. But keep his commandments. If they bore God's works - i.e. his many mercies - in mind, they would be the more disposed to obedience.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
that they should put
וְיָשִׂ֥ימוּ (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


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