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51 He struck down all the firstborn in Egypt,
    the firstfruits of their manhood in the tents of Ham.[a]
52 Then he led forth his people like sheep
    and guided them through the wilderness like a flock.
53 He led them in safety, and they were not afraid,
    while the sea engulfed their enemies.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 78:51 Tents of Ham: usually linked with Egypt (see Pss 105:23, 27; 106:21f; Gen 10:6).

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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