71 Even from behind the ewes with young, brought he him to feed his people in Jacob, and his inheritance in Israel.

72 So [a]he fed them according to the simplicity of his heart, and guided them by the discretion of his hands.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 78:72 He showeth wherein a king’s charge standeth: to wit, to provide faithfully for his people, to guide them by counsel, and defend them by power.

71 from tending the sheep(A) he brought him
    to be the shepherd(B) of his people Jacob,
    of Israel his inheritance.
72 And David shepherded them with integrity of heart;(C)
    with skillful hands he led them.

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