Psalms 78:39
The Scripture
(39) For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The psalmist reflects on God’s judgment on Israel, describing how He destroyed their cities and peoples and warns that He will again bring disaster upon them. He urges the people to remember God’s greatness and to keep His covenant, lest they fall into the same fate. The chapter ends with a call to repentance and trust in God’s mercy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 103:14Psalms 103:15Psalms 103:16Genesis 6:3John 3:6Job 7:7Job 7:16James 4:14
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