New International Version He beat back his enemies; he put them to everlasting shame. New Living Translation He routed his enemies and sent them to eternal shame. English Standard Version And he put his adversaries to rout; he put them to everlasting shame. Berean Standard Bible He beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame. Berean Literal Bible And He beat his adversaries back; a reproach forever He gave to them. King James Bible And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual reproach. New King James Version And He beat back His enemies; He put them to a perpetual reproach. New American Standard Bible He drove His adversaries backward; He put on them an everlasting disgrace. NASB 1995 He drove His adversaries backward; He put on them an everlasting reproach. NASB 1977 And He drove His adversaries backward; He put on them an everlasting reproach. Legacy Standard Bible He struck His adversaries backward; He put on them an everlasting reproach. Amplified Bible He drove His enemies backward; He subjected them to lasting shame and dishonor. Berean Annotated Bible He beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame. Christian Standard Bible He beat back his foes; he gave them lasting disgrace. Holman Christian Standard Bible He beat back His foes; He gave them lasting shame. American Standard Version And he smote his adversaries backward: He put them to a perpetual reproach. Contemporary English Version God scattered his enemies and made them ashamed forever. English Revised Version And he smote his adversaries backward: he put them to a perpetual reproach. GOD'S WORD® Translation He struck his enemies from behind and disgraced them forever. Good News Translation He drove his enemies back in lasting and shameful defeat. International Standard Version He beat back his adversaries, permanently disgracing them. NET Bible He drove his enemies back; he made them a permanent target for insults. New Heart English Bible He struck his adversaries backward. He made them a permanent shame. Webster's Bible Translation And he smote his enemies in the hinder part: he put them to a perpetual reproach. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame. World English Bible He struck his adversaries backward. He put them to a perpetual reproach. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He strikes His adversaries backward, "" He has put a continuous reproach on them, Berean Literal Bible And He beat his adversaries back; a reproach forever He gave to them. Young's Literal Translation And He smiteth His adversaries backward, A reproach age-during He hath put on them, Smith's Literal Translation And he will strike his enemies behind: he gave to them reproach forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he smote his enemies on the hinder parts: he put them to an everlasting reproach. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He put his foes to flight; everlasting shame he dealt them. New Revised Standard Version He put his adversaries to rout; he put them to everlasting disgrace. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he caused his enemies to retreat; he put them to a perpetual reproach. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He struck his enemies behind him and he gave them eternal reproach. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And He smote His adversaries backward; He put upon them a perpetual reproach. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he brought on them a perpetual reproach. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context I Will Open My Mouth in Parables…65Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a mighty warrior overcome by wine. 66He beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame. 67He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim.… Cross References He beat back His foes; Exodus 23:27 I will send My terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn and run. Psalm 44:5 Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. 1 Samuel 7:10 As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. He put them to everlasting shame. Daniel 12:2 And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. Psalm 83:17 May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace. Isaiah 45:16 They will all be put to shame and humiliated; the makers of idols will depart together in disgrace. 1 Samuel 5:6-12 Now the hand of the LORD was heavy on the people of Ashdod and its vicinity, ravaging them and afflicting them with tumors. / And when the men of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not stay here with us, because His hand is heavy upon us and upon our god Dagon.” / So they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and asked, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” “It must be moved to Gath,” they replied. So they carried away the ark of the God of Israel. … 1 Samuel 6:4-5 “What guilt offering should we send back to Him?” asked the Philistines. “Five gold tumors and five gold rats,” they said, “according to the number of rulers of the Philistines, since the same plague has struck both you and your rulers. / Make images of your tumors and of the rats that are ravaging the land. Give glory to the God of Israel, and perhaps He will lift His hand from you and your gods and your land. 1 Samuel 4:10-11 So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. / The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died. Judges 16:23-30 Now the lords of the Philistines gathered together to offer a great sacrifice to their god Dagon. They rejoiced and said, “Our god has delivered Samson our enemy into our hands.” / And when the people saw him, they praised their god, saying: “Our god has delivered into our hands our enemy who destroyed our land and multiplied our dead.” / And while their hearts were merry, they said, “Call for Samson to entertain us.” So they called Samson out of the prison to entertain them. And they stationed him between the pillars. … Exodus 15:3-6 The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name. / Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea. / The depths have covered them; they sank there like a stone. … Isaiah 63:10 But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them. Jeremiah 25:30-31 So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth. / The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD. 2 Samuel 5:20-21 So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. / There the Philistines abandoned their idols, and David and his men carried them away. 2 Chronicles 14:12-13 So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. / Then Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell and could not recover, for they were crushed before the LORD and His army. So the people of Judah carried off a great amount of plunder Isaiah 42:13 The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies: Treasury of Scripture And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual reproach. and he 1 Samuel 5:6 But the hand of the LORD was heavy upon them of Ashdod, and he destroyed them, and smote them with emerods, even Ashdod and the coasts thereof. 1 Samuel 6:4 Then said they, What shall be the trespass offering which we shall return to him? They answered, Five golden emerods, and five golden mice, according to the number of the lords of the Philistines: for one plague was on you all, and on your lords. Job 40:12 Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place. he put Jeremiah 23:40 And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten. Jump to Previous Adversaries Age-During Backward Beat Blows Drove Enemies Everlasting Haters Hinder Part Parts Perpetual Reproach Rout Shame Shamed Smiteth Smote Struck TurnedJump to Next Adversaries Age-During Backward Beat Blows Drove Enemies Everlasting Haters Hinder Part Parts Perpetual Reproach Rout Shame Shamed Smiteth Smote Struck TurnedPsalm 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. He beat back His foes; God rose in judgment against the enemies who had oppressed Israel, displaying His power as their defender and warrior. Their defeat showed that Israel’s preservation and victory depended on the Lord, not human strength. Exo 23:27 I will send My terror ahead of you and throw into confusion… He put them to everlasting shame. The enemies’ downfall became a lasting disgrace, remembered as evidence of their opposition to God and His people. Their humiliation points beyond Israel’s immediate conflicts to the final defeat and judgment of all rebellion against God. Dan 12:2 And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake… Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, demonstrating His power and authority over His enemies. 2. Foes/Enemies Those who oppose God and His people, representing both historical adversaries and spiritual opposition. 3. Israel The people of God, often the beneficiaries of God's deliverance from their enemies. 4. Historical Battles This verse may allude to specific historical events where God intervened on behalf of Israel, such as battles against the Philistines. 5. Everlasting Shame A state of disgrace and defeat that God imposes on His enemies, indicating a permanent and divine judgment. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and PowerGod is supreme over all creation, and His power is unmatched. He can defeat any enemy, whether physical or spiritual. Divine Justice God's judgment is righteous and just. Those who oppose Him and His purposes will ultimately face defeat and shame. Assurance of Victory Believers can have confidence in God's ability to protect and deliver them from their adversaries, both seen and unseen. Spiritual Warfare The battle against spiritual forces is real, but God equips and empowers His people to stand firm and claim victory through faith. Eternal Perspective The shame and defeat of God's enemies are everlasting, reminding us of the eternal consequences of opposing God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 78:66?2. How does Psalm 78:66 demonstrate God's power against His enemies today? 3. What lessons can we learn from God's actions in Psalm 78:66? 4. How does Psalm 78:66 connect with God's justice in other scriptures? 5. How can we apply the message of Psalm 78:66 in our daily lives? 6. What does Psalm 78:66 reveal about God's protection over His people? 7. What does Psalm 78:66 reveal about God's power and judgment? 8. How does Psalm 78:66 fit into the overall message of Psalm 78? 9. What historical events might Psalm 78:66 be referencing? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 78? (66) He smote.--Possibly an allusion to 1Samuel 5:9, or else to the repeated defeats of the Philistines under Saul and David.Verse 66. - And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts; rather, backward, so that they fled before him (comp. Psalm 40:14; Psalm 70:2, etc.). There is no allusion to 1 Samuel 5:6-12. The reference is rather to the many victories of Israel over the Philistines, which began under Samuel (1 Samuel 7:10), and continued under Saul and David. He put them to a perpetual reproach. Covered them, that is, with shame and disgrace. The shame culminated, perhaps, in David's victory over Goliath (1 Samuel 17:40-51). Psalm 78:66 celebrates God as the undefeated Warrior. He actively pushes back every force set against Him and His people, and He does so in a way that carries eternal weight—victory for the righteous, irreversible shame for the unrepentant. The verse calls us to rest in His past acts, rely on His present power, and rejoice in His future, everlasting triumph. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He beatוַיַּךְ־ (way·yaḵ-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike back אָח֑וֹר (’ā·ḥō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 268: The hinder part, behind, backward, the West His foes; צָרָ֥יו (ṣā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent He put them to נָ֣תַן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set everlasting ע֝וֹלָ֗ם (‘ō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always shame. חֶרְפַּ֥ת (ḥer·paṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2781: Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda Additonal Resources Psalm 78:66 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 78:66 Bible Gateway Psalm 78:66 Bible.com Psalm 78:66 NIV |
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