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71 From tending sheep he brought him
    to be the shepherd of his people Jacob,
    of Israel, his heritage.
72 He shepherded them with an unblemished heart
    and guided them with a knowing hand.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 78:72 The Prophets regarded Israel, led by David, as the hope of God’s people (see Ezek 34:23; 37:24; Mic 5:2)—fulfilled in Jesus (see Mt 2:6; Jn 10:11; Rev 7:17).

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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