Psalms 95:10 kjv — Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have…

King James Version

"Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:"

— Psalms 95:10, King James Version

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Psalms 95 — Context

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For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,

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Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness:

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When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work.

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Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:

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Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.

Psalms 95:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 95:10 say?
Psalms 95:10 in the King James Version reads: “Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:”
Where is Psalms 95:10 in the Bible?
Psalms 95:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 95, verse 10.
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 95:10.
What translation should I read Psalms 95:10 in?
Psalms 95:10 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 95:10?
Psalms 95:10 reads (KJV): “Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:” 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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