Psalms 78:2

I will open my mouth in a psalm; I will utter sayings of ancient times.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:

In Context

1“A psalm of Asaph.” Give ear, O my people, to my instruction! Incline your ears to the words of my mouth!

3What we have heard and learned, And our fathers have told us,

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Cross References

Psalms 49:5Why should I fear in the days of adversity, When the iniquity of my adversaries encompasseth me;

Isaiah 46:9Remember the former things in ancient times! For I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me.

Matthew 13:34All these things Jesus spoke to the multitudes in parables, and without a parable he spoke nothing to them;

Matthew Henry on Psalms 78:2-9

The Importance of Religious Instruction. 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: 3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, showing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord , and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. 5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our… Read the whole commentary →

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