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Psalms 78:33

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So He ended their days in futility, and their years in sudden terror.

American Standard Version (1901)

Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, And their years in terror.

Bible in Basic English

So their days were wasted like a breath, and their years in trouble.

Free Bible Version

So he snuffed out their futile lives, bringing them to an end in terror.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore their daies did hee consume in vanitie, and their yeeres hastily.

King James (Authorized) Version

Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble.

One Unity Resource Bible

Therefore he consumed their days in vanity, and their years in terror.

Translation for Translators

So, he caused their lives to end as quickly as a puff of wind ends; they died when disasters suddenly struck them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Therefore God cut short their days; their years were filled with terror.

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble.

World English Bible

Therefore he consumed their days in vanity, and their years in terror.

Young's Literal Translation

And He consumeth in vanity their days, And their years in trouble.

Context

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

³²In spite of all this, they kept on sinning; despite His wonderful works, they did not believe. ³³So He ended their days in futility, and their years in sudden terror. ³⁴When He slew them, they would seek Him; they repented and searched for God.

Summary

This verse reflects on God's response to the Israelites' rebellion in the wilderness, highlighting His righteous judgment and discipline. Despite their continuous sin and unfaithfulness, God's anger was tempered by His compassion, as He did not completely destroy them. The verse underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, even when His people fail to uphold their end of the agreement. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the enduring patience of God in dealing with His wayward children.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Though there were partial reformations after chastisement, and God, in pity, withdrew His hand for a time, yet their general conduct was rebellious, and He was thus provoked to waste and destroy them, by long and fruitless wandering in the desert.

Psalms 78:33

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

³²In spite of all this, they kept on sinning; despite His wonderful works, they did not believe. ³³So He ended their days in futility, and their years in sudden terror. ³⁴When He slew them, they would seek Him; they repented and searched for God.

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Berean Standard Bible

So He ended their days in futility, and their years in sudden terror.

American Standard Version (1901)

Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, And their years in terror.

Bible in Basic English

So their days were wasted like a breath, and their years in trouble.

Free Bible Version

So he snuffed out their futile lives, bringing them to an end in terror.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore their daies did hee consume in vanitie, and their yeeres hastily.

King James (Authorized) Version

Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble.

One Unity Resource Bible

Therefore he consumed their days in vanity, and their years in terror.

Translation for Translators

So, he caused their lives to end as quickly as a puff of wind ends; they died when disasters suddenly struck them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Therefore God cut short their days; their years were filled with terror.

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble.

World English Bible

Therefore he consumed their days in vanity, and their years in terror.

Young's Literal Translation

And He consumeth in vanity their days, And their years in trouble.