Parallel Verses
Amplified
He led them safely, so that they did not fear;
But the sea engulfed their enemies.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
Holman Bible
but the sea covered their enemies.
International Standard Version
He led them to safety so they would not fear. As for their enemies, the sea covered them.
A Conservative Version
And he led them safely, so that they feared not, but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
American Standard Version
And he led them safely, so that they feared not; But the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
Bible in Basic English
He took them on safely so that they had no fear; but their haters were covered by the sea.
Darby Translation
And he led them safely, so that they were without fear; and the sea covered their enemies.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will guide them securely and they feared not: and the sea covered their enemies.
King James 2000
And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he led them safely and they were not afraid, but the sea covered their enemies.
Modern King James verseion
And He led them on safely, so that they did not fear; but the sea flooded over their enemies.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He brought them out safely, that they should not fear, and overwhelmed their enemies with the sea.
NET Bible
He guided them safely along, while the sea covered their enemies.
New Heart English Bible
He led them safely, so that they weren't afraid, but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
The Emphasized Bible
Yea he led them securely, and they dreaded not, And, their enemies, the sea did cover.
Webster
And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
World English Bible
He led them safely, so that they weren't afraid, but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
Youngs Literal Translation
And He leadeth them confidently, And they have not been afraid, And their enemies hath the sea covered.
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 78:53
Verse Info
Context Readings
Lessons From Israel's Past
52
But God led His own people forward like sheep
And guided them in the wilderness like [a good shepherd with] a flock.
He led them safely, so that they did not fear;
But the sea engulfed their enemies.
So He brought them to His holy land,
To this mountain [Zion] which His right hand had acquired.
Names
Cross References
Exodus 14:19-20
The
Exodus 14:27-28
So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to its normal flow at sunrise; and the Egyptians retreated right into it [being met by the returning water]; so the Lord overthrew the Egyptians and tossed them into the midst of the sea.
Exodus 15:10
“You blew with Your wind, the sea covered them;
[Clad in armor] they sank like lead in the mighty waters.
Exodus 14:15
The Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to move forward [toward the sea].
Psalm 136:15
But tossed Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea,
For His lovingkindness endures forever;
Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people [of Israel] crossed the Red Sea as though they were passing through dry land; but when the Egyptians attempted it they were drowned.