51 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt, even the [a]beginning of their strength in the tabernacles of [b]Ham.

52 But he made his people to go out like sheep, and led them in the wilderness like a flock.

53 Yea, he carried them out safely, and they [c]feared not, and the Sea covered their enemies.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 78:51 The firstborn are so called, as Gen. 49:3.
  2. Psalm 78:51 That is, Egypt: for it was called Mizraim, or Egypt of Mizraim that was the son of Ham.
  3. Psalm 78:53 That is, they had none occasion to fear, forasmuch as God destroyed their enemies, and delivered them safely.

51 He struck down all the firstborn of Egypt,(A)
    the firstfruits of manhood in the tents of Ham.(B)
52 But he brought his people out like a flock;(C)
    he led them like sheep through the wilderness.
53 He guided them safely, so they were unafraid;
    but the sea engulfed(D) their enemies.(E)

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