Psalms 78:52 nasb — But He led forth His own people like sheep And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;

NASB

"But He led forth His own people like sheep And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;"

— Psalms 78:52, NASB

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Psalms 78 — Context

49

He sent upon them His burning anger, Fury and indignation and trouble, A band of destroying angels.

50

He leveled a path for His anger; He did not spare their soul from death, But gave over their life to the plague,

51

And smote all the firstborn in Egypt, The first issue of their virility in the tents of Ham.

52

But He led forth His own people like sheep And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;

53

He led them safely, so that they did not fear; But the sea engulfed their enemies.

54

So He brought them to His holy land, To this hill country which His right hand had gained.

55

He also drove out the nations before them And apportioned them for an inheritance by measurement, And made the tribes of Israel dwell in their tents.

Psalms 78:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:52 say?
Psalms 78:52 in the NASB reads: “But He led forth His own people like sheep And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;”
Where is Psalms 78:52 in the Bible?
Psalms 78:52 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 52.
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 78:52.
What translation should I read Psalms 78:52 in?
Psalms 78:52 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 78:52?
Psalms 78:52 reads (NASB): “But He led forth His own people like sheep And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;” 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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