Psalms 106:20 nasb — Thus they exchanged their glory For the image of an ox that eats grass.

NASB

"Thus they exchanged their glory For the image of an ox that eats grass."

— Psalms 106:20, NASB

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Psalms 106 — Context

17

The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, And engulfed the company of Abiram.

18

And a fire blazed up in their company; The flame consumed the wicked.

19

They made a calf in Horeb And worshiped a molten image.

20

Thus they exchanged their glory For the image of an ox that eats grass.

21

They forgot God their Savior, Who had done great things in Egypt,

22

Wonders in the land of Ham And awesome things by the Red Sea.

23

Therefore He said that He would destroy them, Had not Moses His chosen one stood in the breach before Him, To turn away His wrath from destroying them.

Psalms 106:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 106:20 say?
Psalms 106:20 in the NASB reads: “Thus they exchanged their glory For the image of an ox that eats grass.”
Where is Psalms 106:20 in the Bible?
Psalms 106:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 106, verse 20.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 106:20.
What translation should I read Psalms 106:20 in?
Psalms 106:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 106:20?
Psalms 106:20 reads (NASB): “Thus they exchanged their glory For the image of an ox that eats grass.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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