Psalms 106:13
Psalms 106:13 in Multiple Translations
Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel.
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:
They soon forgat his works; They waited not for his counsel,
But their memory of his works was short; not waiting to be guided by him,
But they quickly forgot what he had done for them, and they didn't listen to his advice.
But incontinently they forgate his workes: they wayted not for his counsell,
They have hasted — forgotten His works, They have not waited for His counsel.
They soon forgot his works. They didn’t wait for his counsel,
They soon forgot his works; they waited not for his counsel:
Then they cried to the Lord in their affliction: and he delivered them out of their distresses.
But they soon forgot what he had done for them; they did things without waiting to find out what Yahweh wanted them to do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:13
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Psalms 106:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִֽ֭הֲרוּ
שָׁכְח֣וּ
מַעֲשָׂ֑י/ו
לֹֽא
חִ֝כּ֗וּ
לַ/עֲצָתֽ/וֹ
מִֽ֭הֲרוּ
mâhar
H4116
to hasten
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
שָׁכְח֣וּ
shâkach
H7911
to forget
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מַעֲשָׂ֑י/ו
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-mp | Suff
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
חִ֝כּ֗וּ
châkâh
H2442
to wait
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
לַ/עֲצָתֽ/וֹ
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
Prep | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:13
מִֽ֭הֲרוּ
mâhar
H4116
"to hasten"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
This word means to hurry or do something quickly, like when someone is in a rush. It can also mean to buy something by paying a price. The Bible uses it in Genesis.
Definition: 1)(Qal) to hasten 1a) (Niphal) to be hurried, be anxious 1a) hasty, precipitate, impetuous 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to hasten, make haste 1b2) hasten (used as adverb with another verb) 1b3) to hasten, prepare quickly, do quickly, bring quickly
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: be carried headlong, fearful, (cause to make, in, make) haste(-n, -ily), (be) hasty, (fetch, make ready) [idiom] quickly, rash, [idiom] shortly, (be so) [idiom] soon, make speed, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] straightway, [idiom] suddenly, swift. See also: Genesis 18:6; 1 Samuel 28:24; Psalms 16:4.
שָׁכְח֣וּ
shâkach
H7911
"to forget"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.
Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.
מַעֲשָׂ֑י/ו
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
חִ֝כּ֗וּ
châkâh
H2442
"to wait"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
To wait patiently is what this Hebrew word means, as when David waited for God's deliverance in the Psalms. It involves trusting and expecting God's help, like when the prophet Isaiah encouraged the Israelites to wait on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, wait for, await 1a) (Qal) to wait for 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait, tarry 1b2) to wait (in ambush) 1b3) to wait for, long for
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: long, tarry, wait. See also: 2 Kings 7:9; Isaiah 8:17; Psalms 33:20.
לַ/עֲצָתֽ/וֹ
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:13
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- Context
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- Psalms 106:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:13
- Sermons on Psalms 106:13
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
11The waters covered their foes; not one of them remained.
12Then they believed His promises and sang His praise.
13Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel.
14They craved intensely in the wilderness and tested God in the desert. 15So He granted their request, but sent a wasting disease upon them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 78:11 | They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them. |
| 2 | Exodus 15:24 | So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” |
| 3 | Isaiah 48:17–18 | Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea. |
| 4 | Exodus 16:2 | And there in the desert they all grumbled against Moses and Aaron. |
| 5 | Psalms 107:11 | because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High. |
| 6 | Proverbs 1:25 | because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, |
| 7 | Exodus 17:2 | So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?” |
| 8 | Exodus 17:7 | He named the place Massah and Meribah because the Israelites quarreled, and because they tested the LORD, saying, “Is the LORD among us or not?” |
| 9 | Proverbs 1:30 | They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof. |
| 10 | Exodus 15:17 | You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of Your inheritance— the place, O LORD, You have prepared for Your dwelling, the sanctuary, O Lord, Your hands have established. |
Psalms 106:13 Summary
This verse tells us that the Israelites quickly forgot the amazing things God had done for them, and they didn't wait for His guidance. This is a warning to us to remember God's goodness and trust in His plans, as we see in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. When we forget God's works and don't wait for His counsel, we can easily get into trouble and experience consequences, but when we trust and obey Him, we can experience His peace and joy. By remembering God's faithfulness and waiting for His counsel, we can build a stronger relationship with Him and live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'they soon forgot His works' in Psalms 106:13?
This phrase refers to how quickly the Israelites forgot the miracles and wonders God had performed on their behalf, as seen in Exodus 14:13-31 and Psalms 78:11-16, which led to a lack of trust and obedience in their relationship with Him.
Why is it important to 'wait for His counsel' as mentioned in this verse?
Waiting for God's counsel means trusting in His sovereignty and timing, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 40:31, rather than rushing into decisions or actions based on our own understanding or impulses.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual forgetfulness?
The Israelites' forgetfulness of God's works, as described in Psalms 106:13, is a common theme throughout the Bible, seen also in Deuteronomy 8:11-20 and Hebrews 2:1-4, highlighting the human tendency to forget God's faithfulness and the importance of remembering and trusting in His goodness.
What are the consequences of forgetting God's works and not waiting for His counsel?
As seen in the surrounding verses, such as Psalms 106:14-15, forgetting God's works and not waiting for His counsel can lead to craving evil things, testing God, and ultimately experiencing His judgment and discipline, as also warned in Numbers 11:4-6 and 1 Corinthians 10:6-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have forgotten God's works in my own life, and how can I remind myself of His faithfulness?
- In what areas of my life am I failing to wait for God's counsel, and what would it look like to trust in His timing and sovereignty?
- How can I balance the desire for immediate answers or results with the need to wait for God's counsel, as encouraged in this verse and in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- What role does gratitude and remembrance of God's past works play in my relationship with Him, and how can I cultivate a greater sense of thankfulness in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:13
They soon forgat his works,.... The miracles he wrought in Egypt, the deliverance of them from thence with a mighty hand and outstretched arm, and the leading them through the Red sea as on dry land,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:13
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: -Three transgressions of Israel in the wilderness are detailed, rising in gradation of moral guilt, without respect to time: (1) Their
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:13
Soon; even within three days, ,23. They waited not for his counsel; they did not wait patiently and believingly upon God for supplies from his hand, in such manner and time as he in his own counsel had appointed and thought fit.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:13
Psalms 106:13 They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:Ver. 13. They soon forgat his works] Heb. They made haste, they forgat. This is an aggravating circumstance. See Galatians 1:6 Exodus 32:8 Deuteronomy 9:16. They waited not for his counsel] For the performance of what he had purposed and promised; they were short-spirited and impatient.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:13
(13-33) These twenty verses cover the desert wanderings, beginning with the discontented spirit mentioned in Exodus 15:23.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:13
Verse 13. They soon forgat his works] Three days afterwards, at the waters of Marah, Exodus 15:24. They waited not for his counsel] They were impatient, and would not wait till God should in his own way fulfil his own designs.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:13
13–15. A second instance of Israel’s sin, in murmuring for flesh.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:13
They soon forgat his works - On Psalms 106:13-15, see the notes at Psalms 78:17-22. Literally, here, as in the margin, “They made haste, they forgat.” They did it soon; did it without any delay.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:13
13. They soon forgat his works—Three days’ march from their encampment on the east shore of the Red sea brought them to Marah, (now Hawarah,) a distance of about thirty-six miles, where they murmured against Moses.
Sermons on Psalms 106:13
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Doubt, the Sin God Hates the Most by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a doctor receiving good news about a patient's health. The speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in God's word an |
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How Quickly We Turn Aside by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dangers of idolatry and how it can lead people away from God. He emphasizes that idols can take many forms, such as sports, entertainment |
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(The Church in the Last Days) 07 - the Harlot by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the Word of God rather than traditions or wrong teachings. He urges the listeners to listen to the entire series |
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The Lord's Supper in Your Heart by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of leanness in the soul and how it can be a result of disobedience to God's will. He emphasizes the importance of remembering God |
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God Works for Those Who Wait for Him by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the importance of trusting in the Lord's work for those who wait for Him, emphasizing that God's labor surpasses human efforts in providing for our needs and |
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Exposition on Psalm 107 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the mercies of God as seen in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's goodness personally to truly appreciate His praises. The Psalms |
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Flip-Flopping Christians 2 - Part 2 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith and not being swayed by popular opinion or flip-flopping in our commitment to God. It highlights the need to set our |