Psalms 78:7

that in God they might put their confidence, and not forget God’s works; but that they might keep his commandments,

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In The King James Version

That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:

In Context

6that the next generation should know it, that the children yet to be born should arise and tell their children;

8and not be like their ancestors, a generation defiant and stubborn, a generation with heart unsteady, and spirit unfaithful towards God.

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Cross References

Esther 9:27the Jews established and made it a custom for them, for their descendants, and for all who should join them, so that it might not be repealed, that they should continue to observe these two days as feasts each year,

Psalms 62:5I wait alone in silence for God; for from him comes my hope.

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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