Psalms 78:72
Psalms 78:72 in Multiple Translations
So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands.
So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
So he gave them food with an upright heart, guiding them by the wisdom of his hands.
Like a shepherd, he took care of them with sincere devotion, leading them with skillful hands.
So he fed them according to the simplicitie of his heart, and guided them by the discretion of his hands.
And he ruleth them according to the integrity of his heart, And by the skilfulness of his hands leadeth them!
So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.
So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.
David took care of the Israeli people sincerely and wholeheartedly, and guided them skillfully/wisely.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 78:72
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Psalms 78:72 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֭/יִּרְעֵ/ם
כְּ/תֹ֣ם
לְבָב֑/וֹ
וּ/בִ/תְבוּנ֖וֹת
כַּפָּ֣י/ו
יַנְחֵֽ/ם
וַ֭/יִּרְעֵ/ם
râʻâh
H7462
House of Shepherds
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
כְּ/תֹ֣ם
tôm
H8537
integrity
Prep | N-ms
לְבָב֑/וֹ
lêbâb
H3824
heart
N-ms | Suff
וּ/בִ/תְבוּנ֖וֹת
tâbûwn
H8394
understanding
Conj | Prep | N-fp
כַּפָּ֣י/ו
kaph
H3709
palm
N-fd | Suff
יַנְחֵֽ/ם
nâchâh
H5148
to lead
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 78:72
וַ֭/יִּרְעֵ/ם
râʻâh
H7462
"House of Shepherds"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to care for or tend to someone or something, like a shepherd with his flock. It can also mean to rule over or associate with someone as a friend, and is sometimes used to describe a close relationship.
Definition: Ra'ah = "pasturing" perh. "binding-house of the shepherds"
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break, companion, keep company with, devour, eat up, evil entreat, feed, use as a friend, make friendship with, herdman, keep (sheep) (-er), pastor, [phrase] shearing house, shepherd, wander, waste. See also: Genesis 4:2; Isaiah 40:11; Psalms 23:1.
כְּ/תֹ֣ם
tôm
H8537
"integrity"
Prep | N-ms
This word means being complete or having integrity, and is used to describe someone who is innocent and morally pure. In the Bible, it describes people who are full of integrity and live with simplicity. It is often translated as 'integrity' or 'upright'.
Definition: 1) integrity, completeness 1a) completeness, fulness 1b) innocence, simplicity 1c) integrity
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: full, integrity, perfect(-ion), simplicity, upright(-ly, -ness), at a venture. See H8550 (תֻּמִּים). See also: Genesis 20:5; Psalms 26:11; Psalms 7:9.
לְבָב֑/וֹ
lêbâb
H3824
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
The heart is the innermost part of a person, including their mind, will, and emotions. In the book of Psalms, David talks about his heart being heavy with sorrow, while in the book of Proverbs, it discusses the importance of guarding one's heart.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, soul, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage Aramaic equivalent: le.vav (לְבַב "heart" H3825)
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (tender-) heart(-ed), midst, mind, [idiom] unawares, understanding. See also: Genesis 20:5; 1 Chronicles 17:2; Psalms 4:5.
וּ/בִ/תְבוּנ֖וֹת
tâbûwn
H8394
"understanding"
Conj | Prep | N-fp
Tabún means understanding or intelligence, implying skill or insight. It is translated as discretion, reason, or wisdom in the KJV Bible, referring to the act or faculty of understanding.
Definition: 1) understanding, intelligence 1a) the act of understanding 1a1) skill 1b) the faculty of understanding 1b1) intelligence, understanding, insight 1c) the object of knowledge 1d) teacher (personification)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom. See also: Exodus 31:3; Proverbs 8:1; Psalms 49:4.
כַּפָּ֣י/ו
kaph
H3709
"palm"
N-fd | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to the palm of the hand, like in Exodus 29 where it describes the priest's hands being filled with offerings. It can also symbolize power or strength, like in Psalm 16. It's about the hand or its shape.
Definition: : palm/hand 1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand 1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand 1b) power 1c) sole (of the foot) 1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects 1d1) of thigh-joint 1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow) 1d3) hollow (of sling) 1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees) 1d5) handles (as bent)
Usage: Occurs in 180 OT verses. KJV: branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Psalms 7:4.
יַנְחֵֽ/ם
nâchâh
H5148
"to lead"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To lead or guide is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also imply transporting people into exile or as colonists. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Exodus and 1 Kings, to describe leadership and migration.
Definition: 1) to lead, guide 1a) (Qal) to lead, bring 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, guide
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: bestow, bring, govern, guide, lead (forth), put, straiten. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 31:4; Psalms 5:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 78:72
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 78:72 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:72
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:72
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:72
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:72
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:72
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:72
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:72
- Sermons on Psalms 78:72
Context — I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
70He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;
71from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance.
72So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 9:4 | And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, |
| 2 | 2 Timothy 2:15 | Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. |
| 3 | Isaiah 11:2–4 | The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. |
| 4 | Acts 13:22 | After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ |
| 5 | Psalms 101:1–8 | I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises. I will ponder the way that is blameless— when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart. I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil. Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure. My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me. No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence. Every morning I will remove all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 15:5 | For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. |
| 7 | Psalms 75:2 | “When I choose a time, I will judge fairly. |
| 8 | James 1:5 | Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. |
| 9 | Acts 13:36 | For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay. |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 8:15 | Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: |
Psalms 78:72 Summary
This verse, Psalm 78:72, tells us that David led God's people with a pure heart and wise hands. He took care of them and guided them well, just like a shepherd takes care of his sheep (as seen in John 10:11). To lead like David, we need to trust in God's guidance (as mentioned in Proverbs 3:5-6) and strive to be honest and fair in all we do. By doing so, we can be good leaders and care for those around us, just like David did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to shepherd with integrity of heart?
To shepherd with integrity of heart means to lead with a pure and honest heart, as seen in Psalm 78:72, and is a quality that God values, as mentioned in Matthew 5:8, where the pure in heart will see God.
How did David's experience as a shepherd prepare him to lead God's people?
David's experience as a shepherd, as mentioned in Psalm 78:70-71, taught him valuable skills such as guidance and care, which he then applied to leading God's people, as seen in Psalm 78:72, and is reminiscent of Jesus' statement in John 10:11, where He describes Himself as the good shepherd.
What does it mean to guide with skillful hands?
Guiding with skillful hands, as seen in Psalm 78:72, means to lead with wisdom, care, and ability, which is a result of trusting in God's guidance, as mentioned in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are told to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
How can we apply David's example to our own lives?
We can apply David's example by striving to lead others with integrity and skill, whether in our families, churches, or communities, and by trusting in God's guidance, as seen in Psalm 32:8, where God promises to instruct and teach us in the way we should go.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate integrity of heart in my own leadership roles, whether at home, work, or church?
- How can I trust in God's guidance, like David did, to lead others with skillful hands?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of shepherding, such as care and guidance, to my relationships with others?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's guidance and trust in His plan, as mentioned in Jeremiah 29:11?
- How can I balance leading with integrity of heart and guiding with skillful hands, as seen in Psalm 78:72?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:72
So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart,.... Or, "reigned over them", as the Targum; that is, over the people of Israel, and which he did in such manner as showed uprightness of heart,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:72
Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:72
He commends David for the two necessary ingredients of a good prince. 1. Integrity; whereby he sincerely sought the good and welfare of his people, avoiding and abhorring those counsels and courses which were contrary thereunto. 2. Skilfulness; whereby he managed all the public affairs with singular prudence; which is here ascribed to his hands, not because it was seated in them, but because it was acted and discovered by them, and appeared in all his actions or administrations.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:72
Psalms 78:72 So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.Ver. 72. So he fed them, &c.] See Psalms 78:70. He was not malus vir bonus princeps (as is said of our Richard III), but every way accomplished, and active for the good of his subjects.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:72
Verse 72. So he fed them] Here David is mentioned as having terminated his reign. He had fed the people, according to the integrity of his heart, for that was ever disposed to do the will of God in the administration of the kingdom: and his hand being skilful in war, he always led them out to victory against their enemies. ANALYSIS OF THE SEVENTY-EIGHTH PSALM The psalmist, considering that it is God's command that his works be not forgotten, but that the father should deliver his former doings to posterity, that they might be to them both comfort and instruction, deter them from sin, and persuade them to fear God, gives in this Psalm a long catalogue of God's dealings with his people, even from their coming out of Egypt to the conclusion of the reign of David. There are three principal parts in this Psalm: - I. A preface, in which the psalmist exhorts men to learn and declare the way of God, Psalms 78:1-9. II. A continued narrative of God's administration among the people, and their stubbornness, disobedience, and contumacy; together with the punishments which God inflicted upon them, Psalms 78:9-67. III. His mercy, manifested in the midst of judgment; that he did not cut them off, but, after the rejection of Ephraim, (Israel,) made choice of Judah, Zion, and David.
I. In the PREFACE or exordium he labours to gain attention: "Give ear, O my people," Psalms 78:1. 1. Shows that he is about to deliver doctrines and precepts from heaven. It is God's law, and it should be heard: 1. For its excellence, Psalms 78:2. 2. For its certainty, Psalms 78:3. 2. He shows the end, which is another argument for attention. 1. It must not be hidden from their children, that God might be praised, Psalms 78:4. 2. And his power magnified; and 3. His people edified, Psalms 78:5.
Then follow the duties of their children, which are three: 1. That they might know God, his law, his works, Psalms 78:6. 2. That they might trust in him, Psalms 78:7. 3. That they might be obedient, Psalms 78:8. II. The NARRATION. Their fathers were stubborn and rebellious, of which he gives several examples: - 1. In Ephraim: "They turned back in the day of battle," Psalms 78:9. 2. They kept not the covenant of God, Psalms 78:10. 3. They forgat his works in Egypt, Psalms 78:11.
The psalmist extends this narrative, and shows, 1. God's goodness; 2. Israel's obstinacy; 3. Their punishment. I. His goodness in bringing them out of Egypt in such a marvellous way, Psalms 78:12. 1. He divided the Red Sea, Psalms 78:13. 2. He made the waters to stand on a heap, Psalms 78:13. 1. His care in guiding them: 1. In the daytime by a cloud, Psalms 78:14. 2.
In the night by fire, Psalms 78:14. 2. His love in providing for them. 1. He clave the rock that they might have water, Psalms 78:15. 2. He caused these waters to follow them as rivers, Psalms 78:16. 3.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:72
72. the integrity of his heart] Cp. 1 Kings 9:4; Psalms 7:8; Psalms 101:2; and the use of the cognate adjective in Psalms 15:2; Psalms 18:23. the skilfulness] The regal faculty of discernment which Solomon desired (1 Kings 3:9), and with which he was so richly endowed (1 Kings 4:29).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:72
So he fed them - He performed toward them the office of a shepherd.
Sermons on Psalms 78:72
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Feeding and Leading by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a person of integrity and using one's unique gifts and message in preaching. He encourages preachers to not be imitat |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 71-80 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing the power and majesty of God, highlighting His control over nature and His guidance of His people. The speaker then shifts to addre |
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The Great Welsh Revival by Bob Doom | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Psalm 78 and the importance of passing down God's laws and teachings to future generations. He laments the fact that society has n |
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Skillful Guidance by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the guidance of God in our lives, emphasizing the importance of submitting our judgment to the Spirit of God and trusting in His leading even when |
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The Samuel Company by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson calls for a revival of the 'Samuel Company,' a group of believers who hear God's voice and grieve over the backslidden state of the Church. He emphasizes the need f |
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What Is Truth by Francis Schaeffer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of acting upon the knowledge of the truth in order to experience peace. He emphasizes that God wants all people to be saved a |
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(2008 Usa Tour) Preachers in the Last Days! by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for preachers to separate themselves from worldly influences and dedicate themselves fully to preaching the word of God. He critici |