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Psalms 78:1 cpdv — A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the Gentiles have entered into your inheritance; they have polluted your holy temple. They…

Catholic Public Domain Version

" A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the Gentiles have entered into your inheritance; they have polluted your holy temple. They have set Jerusalem as a place to tend fruit trees. "

— Psalms 78:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 78 — Context

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A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the Gentiles have entered into your inheritance; they have polluted your holy temple. They have set Jerusalem as a place to tend fruit trees.

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They have placed the dead bodies of your servants as food for the birds of the sky, the flesh of your saints for the beasts of the earth.

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They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there was no one who would bury them.

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We have become a disgrace to our neighbors, an object of ridicule and mockery to those who are around us.

Psalms 78:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:1 say?
Psalms 78:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the Gentiles have entered into your inheritance; they have polluted your holy temple. They have set Jerusalem as a place to tend fruit trees. ”
Where is Psalms 78:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 78:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 1.
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 78:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 78:1 in?
Psalms 78:1 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 78:1?
Psalms 78:1 reads (CPDV): “ A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the Gentiles have entered into your inheritance; they have polluted your holy temple. They have set Jerusalem as a place to tend fruit trees. ” 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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