Psalms 78:71

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"So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. A Psalm by Asaph."

— Psalms 78:72, World English Bible

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KJV
“So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. ”
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ASV
“So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. ”
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NET
“David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.”
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BBE
“So he gave them food with an upright heart, guiding them by the wisdom of his hands.”
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KJVA
“So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. ”
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Psalms 78 — Context

He built his sanctuary like the heights, like the earth which he has established forever.

He also chose David his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds;

from following the ewes that have their young, he brought him to be the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and Israel, his inheritance.

So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. A Psalm by Asaph.

Psalms 78:72 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:72 say?

Psalms 78:72 in the World English Bible reads: “So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. A Psalm by Asaph.”

Where is Psalms 78:72 in the Bible?

Psalms 78:72 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 72.

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 78:72.

What translation should I read Psalms 78:72 in?

Psalms 78:72 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 78:72?

Psalms 78:72 reads (WEB): “So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. A Psalm by Asaph.” 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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