Psalms 95:9 net — where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work.

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"where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work."

— Psalms 95:9, NET Bible

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Psalms 95 — Context

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Come! Let’s bow down and worship! Let’s kneel before the LORD, our Creator!

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For he is our God; we are the people of his pasture, the sheep he owns. Today, if only you would obey him!

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He says,“Do not be stubborn like they were at Meribah, like they were that day at Massah in the wilderness,

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where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work.

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For forty years I was continually disgusted with that generation, and I said,‘These people desire to go astray; they do not obey my commands.’

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So I made a vow in my anger,‘They will never enter into the resting place I had set aside for them.’”

Psalms 95:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 95:9 say?
Psalms 95:9 in the NET Bible reads: “where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work.”
Where is Psalms 95:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 95:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 95, verse 9.
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 95:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 95:9 in?
Psalms 95:9 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 95:9?
Psalms 95:9 reads (NET): “where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work.” 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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