KJV ORIGINAL
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let them be confused and disturbed forever; yes, let them be ashamed and die.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to defeat and destroy Israel's enemies completely and permanently.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 83 was written by Asaph, a musician and prophet in ancient Israel, during a period of intense threat from neighboring nations that were plotting to destroy God's people. This psalm reflects the historical reality of Israel's ongoing conflicts with enemies like the Edomites, Moabites, and others, who sought to eradicate them as a nation. It serves as a desperate prayer for divine intervention, drawing on God's past faithfulness in protecting Israel.
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