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Psalm 78:34-36
New English Translation

34 When he struck them down,[a] they sought his favor;[b]
they turned back and longed for God.
35 They remembered that God was their protector,[c]
and that God Most High[d] was their deliverer.[e]
36 But they deceived him with their words,[f]
and lied to him.[g]

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  1. Psalm 78:34 tn Or “killed them,” that is, killed large numbers of them.
  2. Psalm 78:34 tn Heb “they sought him.”
  3. Psalm 78:35 tn Heb “my high rocky summit.”
  4. Psalm 78:35 sn The divine title “Most High” (עֶלְיוֹן ʿelyon) pictures God as the exalted ruler of the universe who vindicates the innocent and judges the wicked. See especially Pss 7:17; 9:2; 18:13; 21:7; 47:2.
  5. Psalm 78:35 tn Heb “redeemer”
  6. Psalm 78:36 tn Heb “with their mouth.”
  7. Psalm 78:36 tn Heb “and with their tongue they lied to him.”
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Psalm 78:34-36
New International Version

34 Whenever God slew them, they would seek(A) him;
    they eagerly turned to him again.
35 They remembered that God was their Rock,(B)
    that God Most High was their Redeemer.(C)
36 But then they would flatter him with their mouths,(D)
    lying to him with their tongues;

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