New English Translation

Psalms 78:18-23 New English Translation (NET)

18. They willfully challenged Godby asking for food to satisfy their appetite.

19. They insulted God, saying,“Is God really able to give us food in the wilderness?

20. Yes, he struck a rock and water flowed out,streams gushed forth.But can he also give us food?Will he provide meat for his people?”

21. When the Lord heard this, he was furious.A fire broke out against Jacob,and his anger flared up against Israel,

22. because they did not have faith in God,and did not trust his ability to deliver them.

23. He gave a command to the clouds above,and opened the doors in the sky.