Psalms 78:64 nasb — His priests fell by the sword, And His widows could not weep.

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"His priests fell by the sword, And His widows could not weep."

— Psalms 78:64, NASB

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KJV
“Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.”
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ASV
“Their priests fell by the sword; And their widows made no lamentation. ”
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WEB
“Their priests fell by the sword, and their widows couldn't weep.”
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NET
“Their priests fell by the sword, but their widows did not weep.”
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BBE
“Their priests were put to death by the sword, and their widows made no weeping for them.”
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KJVA
“Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.”
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Psalms 78 — Context

And gave up His strength to captivity And His glory into the hand of the adversary.

He also delivered His people to the sword, And was filled with wrath at His inheritance.

Fire devoured His young men, And His virgins had no wedding songs.

His priests fell by the sword, And His widows could not weep.

Then the Lord awoke as if from sleep, Like a warrior overcome by wine.

He drove His adversaries backward; He put on them an everlasting reproach.

He also rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,

Psalms 78:64 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:64 say?

Psalms 78:64 in the NASB reads: “His priests fell by the sword, And His widows could not weep.”

Where is Psalms 78:64 in the Bible?

Psalms 78:64 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 64.

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 78:64.

What translation should I read Psalms 78:64 in?

Psalms 78:64 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 78:64?

Psalms 78:64 reads (NASB): “His priests fell by the sword, And His widows could not weep.” 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.

Psalms 78:64 nasb — His priests fell by the sword, And His widows could not weep.

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Psalms 78 — Context

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