Psalms 106:23 kjv — Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his…

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"Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them."

— Psalms 106:23, King James Version

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Psalms 106 — Context

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Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass.

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They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

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Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.

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Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.

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Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:

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But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord.

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Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:

Psalms 106:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 106:23 say?
Psalms 106:23 in the King James Version reads: “Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.”
Where is Psalms 106:23 in the Bible?
Psalms 106:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 106, verse 23.
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 106:23.
What translation should I read Psalms 106:23 in?
Psalms 106:23 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 106:23?
Psalms 106:23 reads (KJV): “Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.” 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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