Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. New Living Translation He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands. English Standard Version With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand. Berean Standard Bible So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. King James Bible So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. New King James Version So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. New American Standard Bible So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them with his skillful hands. NASB 1995 So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them with his skillful hands. NASB 1977 So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them with his skillful hands. Legacy Standard Bible So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And led them with his skillful hands. Amplified Bible So David shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart; And guided them with his skillful hands. Christian Standard Bible He shepherded them with a pure heart and guided them with his skillful hands. Holman Christian Standard Bible He shepherded them with a pure heart and guided them with his skillful hands. American Standard Version So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. Contemporary English Version David treated the people fairly and guided them with wisdom. English Revised Version So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. GOD'S WORD® Translation With unselfish devotion David became their shepherd. With skill he guided them. Good News Translation David took care of them with unselfish devotion and led them with skill. International Standard Version David shepherded them with a devoted heart, and led them with skillful hands. Majority Standard Bible So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. NET Bible David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill. New Heart English Bible So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. Webster's Bible Translation So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. World English Bible So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he rules them according to the integrity of his heart, "" And leads them by the skillfulness of his hands! Young's Literal Translation And he ruleth them according to the integrity of his heart, And by the skilfulness of his hands leadeth them! Smith's Literal Translation And he will feed them according to the integrity of his heart, and he will guide them in the understandings of his hands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he fed them in the innocence of his heart: and conducted them by the skilfulness of his hands. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He shepherded them with a pure heart; with skilled hands he guided them. New Revised Standard Version With upright heart he tended them, and guided them with skillful hand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shepherded them in the perfection of his heart and in the understanding of his hands he led them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart; And lead them by the skilfulness of his hands. Brenton Septuagint Translation So he tended them in the innocency of his heart; and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Open My Mouth in Parables…71from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. 72So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. Cross References 1 Samuel 16:11-13 And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” / So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 2 Samuel 5:2 Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” 1 Chronicles 11:2 Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” Ezekiel 34:23 I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. Jeremiah 3:15 Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” 1 Kings 9:4 And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, 1 Samuel 13:14 But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” 2 Samuel 7:8 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. 1 Chronicles 17:7 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. Isaiah 40:11 He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. John 21:15-17 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. Matthew 2:6 ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’” Acts 13:22 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, Treasury of Scripture So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. according Psalm 75:2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. Psalm 101:1-8 A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing… 2 Samuel 8:15 And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people. guided 1 Kings 3:6-9,28 And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day… Zechariah 11:15-17 And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd… 2 Corinthians 3:5,6 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; … Jump to Previous Asaph David Fed Food Guided Guiding Hand Hands Heart Integrity Lead Psalm Ruleth Shepherd Skilful Skillful Skillfulness Tended Upright WisdomJump to Next Asaph David Fed Food Guided Guiding Hand Hands Heart Integrity Lead Psalm Ruleth Shepherd Skilful Skillful Skillfulness Tended Upright WisdomPsalm 78 1. An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God9. The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient 67. The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David. So David The mention of David here is significant, as he is one of the most prominent figures in the Bible, known for his role as a king, warrior, and poet. The Hebrew root for David is "דָּוִד" (Dawid), meaning "beloved." This highlights the special relationship David had with God, being chosen and anointed as king. Historically, David's reign is seen as a golden era for Israel, a time when the nation was united and prosperous. His life is a testament to God's ability to use imperfect people for His perfect plans. shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands
Hebrew So [David] shepherded themוַ֭יִּרְעֵם (way·yir·‘êm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with with integrity כְּתֹ֣ם (kə·ṯōm) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8537: Completeness, integrity, also part of the high priest's breastplate of heart לְבָב֑וֹ (lə·ḇā·ḇōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart and guided them יַנְחֵֽם׃ (yan·ḥêm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5148: To guide, to transport with skillful וּבִתְבוּנ֖וֹת (ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice hands. כַּפָּ֣יו (kap·pāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan Links Psalm 78:72 NIVPsalm 78:72 NLT Psalm 78:72 ESV Psalm 78:72 NASB Psalm 78:72 KJV Psalm 78:72 BibleApps.com Psalm 78:72 Biblia Paralela Psalm 78:72 Chinese Bible Psalm 78:72 French Bible Psalm 78:72 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 78:72 So he was their shepherd according (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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