Psalms 78:2

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

I will sing a song that imparts wisdom; I will make insightful observations about the past.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 49:4 : 4 I will learn a song that imparts wisdom; I will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp.
  • Prov 1:6 : 6 To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.
  • Matt 13:34-35 : 34 The Purpose of Parables Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the crowds; he did not speak to them without a parable. 35 This fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet:“I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has been hidden from the foundation of the world.”
  • Mark 4:34 : 34 He did not speak to them without a parable. But privately he explained everything to his own disciples.
  • Matt 13:11-13 : 11 He replied,“You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not. 12 For whoever has will be given more, and will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. 13 For this reason I speak to them in parables: Although they see they do not see, and although they hear they do not hear nor do they understand.

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    3I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

    4I will learn a song that imparts wisdom; I will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp.

  • Ps 78:1
    76%

    1A well-written song by Asaph. Pay attention, my people, to my instruction! Listen to the words I speak!

  • Matt 13:35
    75%

    35This fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet:“I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has been hidden from the foundation of the world.”

  • Prov 8:6-7
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    6Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.

    7For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness.

  • Prov 1:6
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    6To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

  • Deut 32:1
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    1Invocation of Witnesses Listen, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

  • Job 33:2-3
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    72%

    2See now, I have opened my mouth; my tongue in my mouth has spoken.

    3My words come from the uprightness of my heart, and my lips will utter knowledge sincerely.

  • Job 32:20
    71%

    20I will speak, so that I may find relief; I will open my lips, so that I may answer.

  • Ps 78:3
    71%

    3What we have heard and learned– that which our ancestors have told us–

  • Job 15:17-18
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    70%

    17“I will explain to you; listen to me, and what I have seen, I will declare,

    18what wise men declare, hiding nothing, from the tradition of their ancestors,

  • Ezek 17:2
    70%

    2“Son of man, offer a riddle, and tell a parable to the house of Israel.

  • Ps 109:2
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    2For they say cruel and deceptive things to me; they lie to me.

  • Job 37:19-20
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    69%

    19Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness.

    20Should he be informed that I want to speak? If a man speaks, surely he will be swallowed up!

  • Job 4:12
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    12Ungodly Complainers Provoke God’s Wrath“Now a word was secretly brought to me, and my ear caught a whisper of it.

  • Job 42:3-4
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    3you asked,‘Who is this who darkens counsel without knowledge?’ But I have declared without understanding things too wonderful for me to know.

    4You said,‘Pay attention, and I will speak; I will question you, and you will answer me.’

  • Job 11:5
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    5But if only God would speak, if only he would open his lips against you,

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    15If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your people.

  • Ps 77:5
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    5I thought about the days of old, about ancient times.

  • Ezek 20:49
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    49Then I said,“O Sovereign LORD! They are saying of me,‘Does he not simply speak in eloquent figures of speech?’”

  • Job 7:11
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    11Job Remonstrates with God“Therefore, I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

  • Num 24:15
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    15Balaam Prophesies a Fourth Time Then he uttered this oracle:“The oracle of Balaam son of Beor; the oracle of the man whose eyes are open;

  • Ps 51:15
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    15O Lord, give me the words! Then my mouth will praise you.

  • Prov 2:1-2
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    68%

    1Benefits of Seeking Wisdom My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands inside yourself,

    2by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

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    2“Who is this who darkens counsel with words without knowledge?

  • Isa 48:3
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    3“I announced events beforehand, I issued the decrees and made the predictions; suddenly I acted and they came to pass.

  • Prov 31:8
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    8Open your mouth on behalf of those unable to speak, for the legal rights of all the dying.

  • Matt 13:13
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    13For this reason I speak to them in parables: Although they see they do not see, and although they hear they do not hear nor do they understand.

  • Job 8:10
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    10Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and bring forth words from their understanding?

  • Prov 1:2
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    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

  • Ps 119:131
    68%

    131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands.

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    68%

    18Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!

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    1For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided,“I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”

    2I was stone silent; I held back the urge to speak. My frustration grew;

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    12I will think about all you have done; I will reflect upon your deeds!”

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    10Therefore I say,‘Listen to me. I, even I, will explain what I know.’

  • Prov 4:20
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    20My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings.

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    16Then he gives a revelation to people, and terrifies them with warnings,

  • Ps 38:13
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    13But I am like a deaf man– I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.

  • Lam 3:6
    67%

    6He has made me reside in deepest darkness like those who died long ago.

  • Job 15:8
    67%

    8Do you listen in on God’s secret council? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?

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    2O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say!

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    67%

    6“Listen now to my argument, and be attentive to my lips’ contentions.

  • Prov 2:6
    67%

    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.