Psalm 78:69-71

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁶⁹And He built His sanctuary [exalted] like the heights [of the heavens] and like the earth which He established forever.

⁷⁰He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;^(A)

⁷¹From tending the ewes that had their young He brought him to be the shepherd of Jacob His people, of Israel His inheritance.^(B)

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Psalm 78:69-71

New International Version

⁶⁹He built his sanctuary^(A) like the heights,
    like the earth that he established forever.
⁷⁰He chose David^(B) his servant
    and took him from the sheep pens;
⁷¹from tending the sheep^(C) he brought him
    to be the shepherd^(D) of his people Jacob,
    of Israel his inheritance.