Psalms 77:19 cpdv — And they spoke badly about God. They said, “Would God be able to prepare a table in the desert?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they spoke badly about God. They said, “Would God be able to prepare a table in the desert? "

— Psalms 77:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 77 — Context

16

He brought forth water from the rock, and he conducted the waters, as if they were rivers.

17

And yet, they continued to sin against him. In a waterless place, they provoked the Most High with resentment.

18

And they tempted God in their hearts, by asking for food according to their desires.

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And they spoke badly about God. They said, “Would God be able to prepare a table in the desert?

20

He struck the rock, and so waters flowed and the torrents flooded, but would even he be able to provide bread, or provide a table, for his people?”

21

Therefore, the Lord heard, and he was dismayed, and a fire was kindled within Jacob, and an anger ascended into Israel.

22

For they neither put their trust in God, nor did they hope in his salvation.

Psalms 77:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 77:19 say?
Psalms 77:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they spoke badly about God. They said, “Would God be able to prepare a table in the desert? ”
Where is Psalms 77:19 in the Bible?
Psalms 77:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 77, verse 19.
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 77:19.
What translation should I read Psalms 77:19 in?
Psalms 77:19 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 77:19?
Psalms 77:19 reads (CPDV): “And they spoke badly about God. They said, “Would God be able to prepare a table in the desert? ” 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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