Psalms 78:37
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his covenant.
American King James Version (AKJV)
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his covenant.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For their heart was not right with him, Neither were they faithful in his covenant.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And their hearts were not right with him, and they did not keep their agreement with him.
Webster's Revision
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his covenant.
World English Bible
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they faithful in his covenant.
English Revised Version (ERV)
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they faithful in his covenant.
Definitions for Psalms 78:37
Clarke's Psalms 78:37 Bible Commentary
Their heart was not right - When the heart is wrong, the life is wrong; and because their heart was not right with God, therefore they were not faithful in his covenant.
Barnes's Psalms 78:37 Bible Commentary
For their heart was not right with him - Luther renders this, "Not fast with him." The Hebrew word means "to fit, to prepare;" and the idea is, that the heart was not "adjusted" to such a profession, or did not "accord" with such a promise or pledge. It was a mere profession made by the lips, while the heart remained unaffected. See the notes at Psalm 78:8.
Neither were they stedfast in his covenant - In maintaining his covenant, or in adhering to it. Compare Psalm 25:14; Psalm 44:17. See also Psalm 78:8.
