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Verse 78

Psalms 78:36

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Berean Standard Bible

But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues.

American Standard Version (1901)

But they flattered him with their mouth, And lied unto him with their tongue.

Bible in Basic English

But their lips were false to him, and their tongues were untrue to him;

Free Bible Version

They flattered him by what they told him, but they were only lying.

Geneva Bible 1599

But they flattered him with their mouth, and dissembled with him with their tongue.

King James (Authorized) Version

Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues.

One Unity Resource Bible

But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue.

Translation for Translators

But they tried to deceive God by what they said [MTY]; their words [MTY] were all lies.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But they would flatter him with their mouth and lie to him with their words.

Noah Webster Bible

Nevertheless they flattered him with their mouth, and they lied to him with their tongues.

World English Bible

But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue.

Young's Literal Translation

And — they deceive Him with their mouth, And with their tongue do lie to Him,

Context

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

³⁵And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. ³⁶But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues. ³⁷Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant.

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Summary

This verse reflects on the unfaithfulness of the Israelites towards God despite His abundant grace and provision. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of remaining steadfast in faith. The Israelites' actions demonstrate the human tendency to forget God's faithfulness and turn away from His ways. Ultimately, this verse highlights the need for repentance, humility, and a sincere commitment to following God wholeheartedly.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

lied . . . tongues--a feigned obedience (Psa 18:44).

Psalms 78:36

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

³⁵And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. ³⁶But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues. ³⁷Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant.

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Berean Standard Bible

But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues.

American Standard Version (1901)

But they flattered him with their mouth, And lied unto him with their tongue.

Bible in Basic English

But their lips were false to him, and their tongues were untrue to him;

Free Bible Version

They flattered him by what they told him, but they were only lying.

Geneva Bible 1599

But they flattered him with their mouth, and dissembled with him with their tongue.

King James (Authorized) Version

Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues.

One Unity Resource Bible

But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue.

Translation for Translators

But they tried to deceive God by what they said [MTY]; their words [MTY] were all lies.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But they would flatter him with their mouth and lie to him with their words.

Noah Webster Bible

Nevertheless they flattered him with their mouth, and they lied to him with their tongues.

World English Bible

But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue.

Young's Literal Translation

And — they deceive Him with their mouth, And with their tongue do lie to Him,