Psalm 78:72

Verse 72 of 72. The 78th of 150 chapters in Psalms, in Poetry and Wisdom.

68But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.

69And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.

70He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:

71From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.

72So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.

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Psalm 78:72 in the World English Bible

So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.
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Matthew Henry on Psalm 78:72

David, having so great a trust put into his hands, obtained mercy of the Lord to be found both skilful and faithful in the discharge of it (v. 72): So he fed them; he ruled them and taught them, guided and protected them, [1.] Very honestly; he did it according to the integrity of his heart, aiming at nothing but the glory of God and the good of the people committed to his charge; the principles of his religion were…

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