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they lied to him with their tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/78.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But they flattered him with their mouths; they lied to him with their tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/78.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/78.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Nevertheless they flattered Him with their mouth, And they lied to Him with their tongue;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/78.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they flattered Him with their mouth And lied to Him with their tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But they deceived Him with their mouth And lied to Him with their tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But they deceived Him with their mouth, And lied to Him with their tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/78.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But they deceived Him with their mouth And lied to Him with their tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/78.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless they flattered Him with their mouths And lied to Him with their tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/78.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they deceived him with their mouths, they lied to him with their tongues,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/78.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they deceived Him with their mouths, they lied to Him with their tongues, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/78.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But they flattered him with their mouth, And lied unto him with their tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/78.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But they tried to flatter God, and they told him lies; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/78.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied unto him with their tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/78.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They flattered him with their mouths and lied to him with their tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/78.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But their words were all lies; nothing they said was sincere. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/78.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But they deceived him with their mouths; they lied to him with their tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/78.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/78.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But they deceived him with their words, and lied to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/78.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/78.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Nevertheless they flattered him with their mouth, and they lied to him with their tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/78.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/78.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they deceive Him with their mouth, "" And lie to Him with their tongue,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/78.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And -- they deceive Him with their mouth, And with their tongue do lie to Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/78.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will deceive with their mouth, and with their tongue they will lie to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/78.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they loved him with their mouth: and with their tongue they lied unto him: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/78.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 77:36>And they chose him with their mouth, and then they lied to him with their tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/78.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But they deceived him with their mouths, lied to him with their tongues. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/78.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But they flattered him with their mouths; they lied to him with their tongues.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/78.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless they loved him with their mouths, and they lied to him with their tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/78.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They loved him with their mouths and with their tongue they angered him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/78.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But they beguiled Him with their mouth, And lied unto Him with their tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/78.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Yet they loved him <i>only</i> with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/78-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=9704" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">I Will Open My Mouth in Parables</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6601.htm" title="6601: way·p̄at·tū·hū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to open, i.e. Be roomy; usually figuratively to be simple or delude.">But they deceived Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: bə·p̄î·hem (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">with their mouths,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3576.htm" title="3576: yə·ḵaz·zə·ḇū- (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- To lie, be a liar. A primitive root; to lie, literally or figuratively.">and lied</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: ū·ḇil·šō·w·nām (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-csc:: 3mp) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">with their tongues.</a> </span><span class="reftext">37</span>Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-8.htm">Matthew 15:8</a></span><br />‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-6.htm">Mark 7:6</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Ezekiel 33:31</a></span><br />So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/6-4.htm">Hosea 6:4</a></span><br />What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-2.htm">Jeremiah 12:2</a></span><br />You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-1.htm">Isaiah 48:1</a></span><br />“Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, who have descended from the line of Judah, who swear by the name of the LORD, who invoke the God of Israel—but not in truth or righteousness—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-11.htm">Isaiah 57:11</a></span><br />Whom have you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and failed to remember Me or take this to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear Me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/3-10.htm">Jeremiah 3:10</a></span><br />Yet in spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but only in pretense,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/7-14.htm">Hosea 7:14</a></span><br />They do not cry out to Me from their hearts when they wail upon their beds. They slash themselves for grain and new wine, but turn away from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Matthew 23:27-28</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46</a></span><br />Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/1-16.htm">Titus 1:16</a></span><br />They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-5.htm">2 Timothy 3:5</a></span><br />having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-26.htm">James 1:26</a></span><br />If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied to him with their tongues.</p><p class="hdg">nevertheless</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-12.htm">Psalm 106:12,13</a></b></br> Then believed they his words; they sang his praise… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/5-28.htm">Deuteronomy 5:28,29</a></b></br> And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a></b></br> Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near <i>me</i> with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:</p><p class="hdg">lied</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-44.htm">Psalm 18:44</a></b></br> As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/9-22.htm">Beguiled</a> <a href="/job/15-31.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/psalms/73-15.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/psalms/73-27.htm">False.</a> <a href="/psalms/5-9.htm">Flatter</a> <a href="/psalms/76-5.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/job/31-28.htm">Lied</a> <a href="/psalms/78-30.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-30.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/psalms/73-23.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/psalms/73-9.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/73-9.htm">Tongues</a> <a href="/psalms/73-15.htm">Untrue</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/7-21.htm">Beguiled</a> <a href="/psalms/89-22.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/psalms/96-5.htm">False.</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Flatter</a> <a href="/psalms/88-5.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-12.htm">Lied</a> <a href="/psalms/81-10.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/psalms/82-7.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/psalms/81-5.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Tongues</a> <a href="/psalms/78-57.htm">Untrue</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 78</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-1.htm">An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-9.htm">The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient</a></span><br><span class="reftext">67. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-67.htm">The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/78.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/78.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But they deceived Him with their mouths</b><br>This phrase highlights the insincerity of the Israelites in their relationship with God. Throughout their history, the Israelites often professed loyalty to God verbally, but their actions did not align with their words. This behavior is reminiscent of the warning in <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a>, where God laments that the people honor Him with their lips while their hearts are far from Him. The act of deception here is not just a failure in communication but a deeper spiritual issue, reflecting a lack of true faith and commitment. This theme of hypocrisy is also echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for similar behavior (<a href="/matthew/15-8.htm">Matthew 15:8</a>).<p><b>and lied to Him with their tongues</b><br>The use of "lied" underscores the deliberate nature of their falsehoods. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, truthfulness was a covenantal obligation, and lying was a serious breach of trust. The Israelites' lies to God can be seen as a violation of the covenant established at Sinai, where they promised to obey God's commands (<a href="/exodus/24-7.htm">Exodus 24:7</a>). This breach is not just a personal failing but a communal one, affecting their relationship with God and their standing as His chosen people. The phrase also foreshadows the ultimate truthfulness and faithfulness of Jesus Christ, who is described as "the way, the truth, and the life" (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), contrasting the deceitfulness of humanity with the perfect integrity of the Savior.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of Israel, who are the primary subjects of <a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">Psalm 78</a>, often struggled with faithfulness to God despite His continuous provision and miracles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in the Psalm, who is depicted as being deceived by the Israelites' insincere words and actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness.htm">Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting for much of the Israelites' journey and rebellion, where they frequently tested God's patience and faithfulness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is a key leader during the events described in <a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">Psalm 78</a>, guiding the Israelites through the wilderness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm">Covenant</a></b><br>The sacred agreement between God and Israel, which the Israelites repeatedly broke through their actions and insincere worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_lip_service.htm">The Danger of Lip Service</a></b><br>God desires genuine worship and obedience, not just empty words. Our relationship with Him should be marked by sincerity and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deception.htm">The Consequences of Deception</a></b><br>Deceiving God with insincere words can lead to spiritual stagnation and distance from Him. True repentance and honesty are crucial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heartfelt_worship.htm">The Importance of Heartfelt Worship</a></b><br>Worship should be an expression of our true devotion and love for God, not just a ritualistic practice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination_and_repentance.htm">Self-Examination and Repentance</a></b><br>Regularly examine your heart and motives in worship and service to ensure they align with God's desires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_tongue_in_faith.htm">The Role of the Tongue in Faith</a></b><br>Our words should reflect our faith and commitment to God. We must be mindful of how we use our tongues in our relationship with Him and others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_78.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 78</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_flattery.htm">What is the Bible's view on flattery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_paul_misquote_psalms_in_romans.htm">If the Bible is divinely inspired, why does Paul misquote the Old Testament (Romans 3:10-18 vs. Psalms)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_lying_ever_justified.htm">Is it okay to lie? (Exodus 20:16 vs. 1 Kings 22:21-22)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_the_tongue_be_untamable_yet_controlled.htm">In James 3:8, the tongue is called 'untamable,' conflicting with other teachings on self-control (e.g., Galatians 5:23); how can both be true?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/78.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 36.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth.</span> The Revised Version is simpler and better, <span class="accented">But they flattered him with their mouth.</span> All that they said or did when alarmed by some judgment of God's was a mere pretence - an attempt to "flatter" and cozen God, and so win his favour. <span class="cmt_word">And they lied unto him with their tongues.</span> They offered him a lip service, which was a "lie," a mere semblance of real religion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/78-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But they deceived</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְפַתּ֥וּהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·p̄at·tū·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6601.htm">Strong's 6601: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open, be, roomy, to be, simple, delude</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him with their mouths,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּפִיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·p̄î·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and lied</span><br /><span class="heb">יְכַזְּבוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḵaz·zə·ḇū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3576.htm">Strong's 3576: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lie, be a liar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Him</span><br /><span class="heb">לֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">with their tongues.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בִלְשׁוֹנָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇil·šō·w·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/78-36.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 78:36 But they flattered him with their mouth (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/78-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 78:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/78-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 78:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:37" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>