NET Bible
"He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation."
— Psalms 78:71, NET Bible
“From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.”
“From following the ewes that have their young he brought him, To be the shepherd of Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. ”
“from following the ewes that have their young, he brought him to be the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and Israel, his inheritance.”
“From looking after the sheep which were giving milk, he took him to give food to Jacob his people, and to Israel his heritage.”
“From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.”
He chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loves.
He made his sanctuary as enduring as the heavens above; as secure as the earth, which he established permanently.
He chose David, his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds.
He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation.
David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.