Psalms 74:14

KJV

Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces, and gavest him to be meat to the people inhabiting the wilderness.

— Psalms 74:14, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Psalms Chapter 74 connects to 10 cross-references. A communal lament of Asaph over the destruction of the sanctuary, possibly reflecting the Babylonian destruction. The psalmist cries that God has cast off his people and enemies have desecrated the meeting place. He appeals to God's past mighty acts …

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Other Translations

ASV

Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces; Thou gavest him to be food to the people inhabiting the wilderness.

YLT

Thou hast broken the heads of leviathan, Thou makest him food, For the people of the dry places.

BBE

The heads of the great snake were crushed by you; you gave them as food to the fishes of the sea.

Cross References