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Psalms 106:43

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:43 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Many times did he deliver them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Many times did he deliver them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.
Psalms 106:43 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
40Therefore was the wrath of Jehovah kindled against his people, And he abhorred his inheritance.
41And he gave them into the hand of the nations; And they that hated them ruled over them.
42Their enemies also oppressed them, And they were brought into subjection under their hand.
43Many times did he deliver them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.
44Nevertheless he regarded their distress, When he heard their cry:
45And he remembered for them his covenant, And repented according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
46He made them also to be pitied Of all those that carried them captive.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Many times did he deliver them - From danger of invasion; from foreign arms; from entire overthrow. Numerous instances of this are recorded in the history of the Hebrew people. But they provoked him with their counsel - This does not mean that they gave counsel or advice to God; but it refers to the counsel which they took among themselves; the plans which they formed. These were such as to offend God. And were brought low for their iniquity - Margin, “impoverished or weakened.” The Hebrew word means to melt away, to pine; and hence, to decay, to be brought low. See Job 24:24, where it is rendered “brought low,” and Ecclesiastes 10:18, where it is rendered “decayeth.” The word does not occur…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Counsel - By forsaking God's way, and following their own inventions. Psalms 106:45”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“106:43-44 When Israel was finally destroyed, the destruction was not complete. The Lord pitied them, so he left a remnant.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Many: Jdg 2:16-18; Sa1 12:9-11 with their: Psa 106:29, Psa 1:1, Psa 81:12 brought low: or, impoverished, or weakened, Jdg 5:8, Jdg 6:5; Sa1 13:19 Psalms 106:44”
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