Psalms 78:8 kjva — And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright,…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God."

— Psalms 78:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 78 — Context

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For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:

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That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:

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That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:

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And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God.

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The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.

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They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;

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And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.

Psalms 78:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:8 say?
Psalms 78:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God.”
Where is Psalms 78:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 78:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 8.
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 78:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 78:8 in?
Psalms 78:8 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 78:8?
Psalms 78:8 reads (KJVA): “And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God.” 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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