Psalms 74:6 kjva — But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers."

— Psalms 74:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 74 — Context

3

Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.

4

Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs.

5

A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.

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But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.

7

They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled by casting down the dwelling place of thy name to the ground.

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They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they have burned up all the synagogues of God in the land.

9

We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.

Psalms 74:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 74:6 say?
Psalms 74:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.”
Where is Psalms 74:6 in the Bible?
Psalms 74:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 74, verse 6.
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 74:6.
What translation should I read Psalms 74:6 in?
Psalms 74:6 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 74:6?
Psalms 74:6 reads (KJVA): “But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.” 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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