Psalms 78:4 bbe — We will not keep them secret from our children; we will make clear to the coming generation the praises of the Lord and…

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"We will not keep them secret from our children; we will make clear to the coming generation the praises of the Lord and his strength, and the great works of wonder which he has done."

— Psalms 78:4, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 78 — Context

1

Give ear, O my people, to my law; let your ears be bent down to the words of my mouth.

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Opening my mouth I will give out a story, even the dark sayings of old times;

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Which have come to our hearing and our knowledge, as they were given to us by our fathers.

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We will not keep them secret from our children; we will make clear to the coming generation the praises of the Lord and his strength, and the great works of wonder which he has done.

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He put up a witness in Jacob, and made a law in Israel; which he gave to our fathers so that they might give knowledge of them to their children;

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So that the generation to come might have knowledge of them, even the children of the future, who would give word of them to their children;

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So that they might put their hope in God, and not let God's works go out of their minds, but keep his laws;

Psalms 78:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:4 say?
Psalms 78:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “We will not keep them secret from our children; we will make clear to the coming generation the praises of the Lord and his strength, and the great works of wonder which he has done.”
Where is Psalms 78:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 78:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 4.
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 78:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 78:4 in?
Psalms 78:4 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 78:4?
Psalms 78:4 reads (BBE): “We will not keep them secret from our children; we will make clear to the coming generation the praises of the Lord and his strength, and the great works of wonder which he has done.” 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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