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Psalm 106:13
ESV But they soon forgot his works; they did not wait for his counsel.
NIV But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his plan to unfold.
NASB They quickly forgot His works; They did not wait for His plan,
CSB They soon forgot his works and would not wait for his counsel.
NLT Yet how quickly they forgot what he had done! They wouldn’t wait for his counsel!
KJV They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:
NKJV They soon forgot His works; They did not wait for His counsel,

What does Psalm 106:13 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 106, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 106:13–23 explains how Israel's faith faded quickly after crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14:30–31). They demanded meat, for which God sent a sickness (Numbers 11:4, 32–33). There was the incident of Korah's rebellion (Numbers 16) for which God destroyed several families. The people even worshipped an idol they made while Moses was talking to God (Exodus 32:2–5). For that, the people were nearly destroyed (Exodus 32:9–10) but God spared them once again.
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Chapter Summary
The psalmist calls on the people to worship God because of His loyal, merciful love for the nation of Israel. Evidence of this love is given in the form of Israel's many national sins. These included many acts of faithlessness during the exodus from Egypt, and cycles of idolatry during the conquest of Canaan. Even so, the Lord preserved the nation rather than destroying it. The song closes with another prayer for rescue and a blessing directed at God.
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