Psalm 78:65

Modern

Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a mighty warrior overcome by wine.

Traditional

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

Literal

And the Lord awoke as a sleeper, as a mighty one overcome by wine.

Latin

Et excitatus est tamquam dormiens Dominus, tamquam potens crapulatus a vino.

Hebrew

English

Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a mighty warrior overcome by wine.

This wisdom psalm urges people to learn wisdom and share it faithfully.

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 44:23
Wake up, O Lord! Why are You sleeping? Arise! Do not reject us forever.
Isaiah 51:9
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon?
Psalm 7:6
Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; rise up against the fury of my enemies. Awake, my God, and ordain judgment.
Psalm 73:20
Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.
Isaiah 42:13–14
The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God