Psalm 78:5-7

Tell the Coming Generation

5 He established p a testimony in q Jacob
and appointed a law in q Israel,
which he commanded our fathers
to teach to their children,
6 that r the next generation might know them,
the children yet unborn,
and arise and tell them to their children,
7 so that they should set their hope in God
and not forget s the works of God,
but t keep his commandments;

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 19:7
    The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
    Psalms 81:5
    He made it a decree in Joseph when he went out over the land of Egypt. I hear a language I had not known:
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 147:19
    He declares his word to Jacob, his statutes and rules to Israel.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 147:19
    He declares his word to Jacob, his statutes and rules to Israel.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 78:4
    We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.
    Psalms 102:18
    Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord :
  5. Cross References
    Psalms 77:12
    I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds.
  6. Cross References
    Psalms 105:45
    That they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Praise the Lord!
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