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Psalms 78:65

What does Psalms 78:65 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 78:65 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, Like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, Like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then was the Lord like one awaking from sleep, and like a strong man crying out because of wine.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the Lord waketh as a sleeper, As a mighty one crying aloud from wine.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then the Lord awoke as one out of sleep, like a mighty man that shouteth aloud by reason of wine;

Context

v.64Their priests fell by the sword; And their widows made no lamentation.

v.65This passage

v.66And he smote his adversaries backward: He put them to a perpetual reproach.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 42:13

    Jehovah will go forth as a mighty man; he will stir up his zeal like a man of war: he will cry, yea, he will shout aloud; he will do mightily against his enemies.

  • Psalms 73:20

    As a dream when one awaketh, So, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou wilt despise their image.

  • Isaiah 51:9

    Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of Jehovah; awake, as in the days of old, the generations of ancient times. Is it not thou that didst cut Rahab in pieces, that didst pierce the monster?

  • Psalms 44:23

    Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? Arise, cast us not off for ever.

  • Psalms 7:6

    Arise, O Jehovah, in thine anger; Lift up thyself against the rage of mine adversaries, And awake for me; thou hast commanded judgment.

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