Bible verse

Psalm 81:4

For this is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.

Psalm 81:4 · BSB

Psalm 81:4 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 81.

1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.

2 Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.

3 Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast.

4 For this is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.

5 He ordained it as a testimony for Joseph when he went out over the land of Egypt, where I heard an unfamiliar language:

6 “I relieved his shoulder of the burden; his hands were freed from the basket.

7 You called out in distress, and I rescued you; I answered you from the cloud of thunder; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah

8 Hear, O My people, and I will warn you: O Israel, if only you would listen to Me!

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Psalm 81:4 in other translations

KJV

For this [was] a statute for Israel, [and] a law of the God of Jacob.

ASV

For it is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.

ERV

For it is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.

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