65 Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, as a warrior wakes from the stupor of wine.

Other Translations of Psalm 78:65

King James Version

65 Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.

English Standard Version

65 Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a strong man shouting because of wine.

The Message

65 Suddenly the Lord was up on his feet like someone roused from deep sleep, shouting like a drunken warrior.

New King James Version

65 Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, Like a mighty man who shouts because of wine.

New Living Translation

65 Then the Lord rose up as though waking from sleep, like a warrior aroused from a drunken stupor.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 78:65

Commentary on Psalm 78:56-72

(Read Psalm 78:56-72)

After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, the children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptuous sins render even Israelites hateful to God's holiness, and exposed to his justice. Those whom the Lord forsakes become an easy prey to the destroyer. And sooner or later, God will disgrace his enemies. He set a good government over his people; a monarch after his own heart. With good reason does the psalmist make this finishing, crowning instance of God's favour to Israel; for David was a type of Christ, the great and good Shepherd, who was humbled first, and then exalted; and of whom it was foretold, that he should be filled with the Spirit of wisdom and understanding. On the uprightness of his heart, and the skilfulness of his hands, all his subjects may rely; and of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end. Every trial of human nature hitherto, confirms the testimony of Scripture, that the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked, and nothing but being created anew by the Holy Ghost can cure the ungodliness of any.