Psalms 78:53

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he led them safely, so that they feared not; But the sea overwhelmed their enemies.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

He took them on safely so that they had no fear; but their haters were covered by the sea.

Webster's Revision

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.

English Revised Version (ERV)

And he led them safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.

Definitions for Psalms 78:53

Sea - Large basin.

Barnes's Psalms 78:53 Bible Commentary

And he led them on safely, so that they feared not - In hope; in confidence; so that they had no occasion for alarm. He showed himself able and willing to defend them.

But the sea overwhelmed their enemies - Margin, as in Hebrew, covered. See Exodus 14:27-28; Exodus 15:10.