62 He surrendered His people to the sword
because He was enraged with His heritage.(A)
63 Fire consumed His chosen young men,
and His young women had no wedding songs.[a](B)
64 His priests fell by the sword,
but the[b] widows could not lament.[c](C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 78:63 Lit virgins were not praised
  2. Psalm 78:64 Lit His
  3. Psalm 78:64 War probably prevented customary funerals.

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