Psalms 74:14 net — You crushed the heads of Leviathan; you fed him to the people who live along the coast.

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"You crushed the heads of Leviathan; you fed him to the people who live along the coast."

— Psalms 74:14, NET Bible

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Psalms 74 — Context

11

Why do you remain inactive? Intervene and destroy him!

12

But God has been my king from ancient times, performing acts of deliverance on the earth.

13

You destroyed the sea by your strength; you shattered the heads of the sea monster in the water.

14

You crushed the heads of Leviathan; you fed him to the people who live along the coast.

15

You broke open the spring and the stream; you dried up perpetually flowing rivers.

16

You established the cycle of day and night; you put the moon and sun in place.

17

You set up all the boundaries of the earth; you created the cycle of summer and winter.

Psalms 74:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 74:14 say?
Psalms 74:14 in the NET Bible reads: “You crushed the heads of Leviathan; you fed him to the people who live along the coast.”
Where is Psalms 74:14 in the Bible?
Psalms 74:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 74, verse 14.
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 74:14.
What translation should I read Psalms 74:14 in?
Psalms 74:14 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 74:14?
Psalms 74:14 reads (NET): “You crushed the heads of Leviathan; you fed him to the people who live along the coast.” 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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