Psalm, 83

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Psalm 83 is a prayer for deliverance from enemies that surround Israel. It acknowledges the reality that Israel's enemies are many and powerful, but also affirms the belief that God is able to deliver them from harm. The psalmist pleads with God to show Himself and to bring an end to the attacks of those who seek to destroy Israel.

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A Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

1 {A Song or Psalm of Asaph.} Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.

2 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.

3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.

4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.

5 For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:

6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;

7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;

8 Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.

9 Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:

10 Which perished at Endor: they became as dung for the earth.

11 Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:

12 Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession.

13 O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind.

14 As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;

15 So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.

16 Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O LORD.

17 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:

18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.

Commentary

This psalm is an urgent cry for help in the face of overwhelming adversity. The psalmist places complete trust in God's power and faithfulness to deliver them from harm, even in the face of seemingly impossible odds. It is a reminder that we too can turn to God in times of trouble and trust in His ability to deliver us. At the same time, it is a sobering reminder that the world is full of enemies who seek our destruction, both as individuals and as communities. We must remain vigilant and always be ready to call out to God for help in times of need.