Psalms 83
1O God, do not remain silent;do not turn a deaf ear,do not stand aloof, O God. 2See how your enemies growl,how your foes rear their heads. 3With cunning they conspire against your people;they plot against those you cherish. 4“Come,” they say, “let us destroy them as a nation,so that Israel’s name is remembered no more.” 5With one mind they plot together;they form an alliance against you— 6the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites,of Moab and the Hagrites, 7Byblos, Ammon and Amalek,Philistia, with the people of Tyre. 8Even Assyria has joined themto reinforce Lot’s descendants. 9Do to them as you did to Midian,as you did to Sisera and Jabin at the river Kishon, 10who perished at Endorand became like dung on the ground. 11Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb,all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna, 12who said, “Let us take possessionof the pasturelands of God.” 13Make them like tumbleweed, my God,like chaff before the wind. 14As fire consumes the forestor a flame sets the mountains ablaze, 15so pursue them with your tempestand terrify them with your storm. 16Cover their faces with shame, Lord,so that they will seek your name. 17May they ever be ashamed and dismayed;may they perish in disgrace. 18Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord—that you alone are the Most High over all the earth.
Study Context for Psalms 83
As you study Psalms 83, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 83 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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