Psalm 83[a]

A song. A psalm of Asaph.

O God, do not remain silent;(A)
    do not turn a deaf ear,
    do not stand aloof, O God.
See how your enemies growl,(B)
    how your foes rear their heads.(C)
With cunning they conspire(D) against your people;
    they plot against those you cherish.(E)
“Come,” they say, “let us destroy(F) them as a nation,(G)
    so that Israel’s name is remembered(H) no more.”

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 83:1 In Hebrew texts 83:1-18 is numbered 83:2-19.

13 Make them like tumbleweed, my God,
    like chaff(A) before the wind.
14 As fire consumes the forest
    or a flame sets the mountains ablaze,(B)
15 so pursue them with your tempest(C)
    and terrify them with your storm.(D)
16 Cover their faces with shame,(E) Lord,
    so that they will seek your name.

17 May they ever be ashamed and dismayed;(F)
    may they perish in disgrace.(G)
18 Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord(H)
    that you alone are the Most High(I) over all the earth.(J)

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