Jewish Publication Society of America Version (JPS1917) - Psalms 78:9 >

The children of Ephraim were as archers handling the bow, that turned back in the day of battle.

King James Version (KJV) - Psalms 78:9 >

The children of Ephraim, [being] armed, [and] carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.

Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Psalms 78:9 >

The archers of Ephraim turned back on the day of battle.