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Psalms, 83

1. Unto the end, for the winepresses, a psalm for the sons of Core.

1. Gr. Psalm 83 (Heb. 84) εἰς τὸ τέλος ὑπὲρ τῶν ληνῶν τοῖς υἱοῖς Κορε ψαλμός

2. How lovely are thy tabernacles, O Lord of host!

2. ὡς ἀγαπητὰ τὰ σκηνώματά σου κύριε τῶν δυνάμεων

3. my soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh have rejoiced in the living God.

3. ἐπιποθεῖ καὶ ἐκλείπει ἡ ψυχή μου εἰς τὰς αὐλὰς τοῦ κυρίου ἡ καρδία μου καὶ ἡ σάρξ μου ἠγαλλιάσαντο ἐπὶ θεὸν ζῶντα

4. For the sparrow hath found herself a house, and the turtle a nest for herself where she may lay her young ones: Thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my king and my God.

4. καὶ γὰρ στρουθίον εὗρεν ἑαυτῷ οἰκίαν καὶ τρυγὼν νοσσιὰν ἑαυτῇ οὗ θήσει τὰ νοσσία αὐτῆς τὰ θυσιαστήριά σου κύριε τῶν δυνάμεων ὁ βασιλεύς μου καὶ ὁ θεός μου

5. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house, O Lord: they shall praise thee for ever and ever.

5. μακάριοι οἱ κατοικοῦντες ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ σου εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων αἰνέσουσίν σε διάψαλμα

6. Blessed is the man whose help is from thee: in his heart he hath disposed to ascend by steps,

6. μακάριος ἀνήρ οὗ ἐστιν ἡ ἀντίλημψις αὐτοῦ παρὰ σοῦ κύριε ἀναβάσεις ἐν τῇ καρδίᾳ αὐτοῦ διέθετο

7. in the vale of tears, in the place which be hath set.

7. ἐν τῇ κοιλάδι τοῦ κλαυθμῶνος εἰς τόπον ὃν ἔθετο καὶ γὰρ εὐλογίας δώσει ὁ νομοθετῶν

8. For the lawgiver shall give a blessing, they shall go from virtue to virtue: the God of gods shall be seen in Sion.

8. πορεύσονται ἐκ δυνάμεως εἰς δύναμιν ὀφθήσεται ὁ θεὸς τῶν θεῶν ἐν Σιων

9. O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob.

9. κύριε ὁ θεὸς τῶν δυνάμεων εἰσάκουσον τῆς προσευχῆς μου ἐνώτισαι ὁ θεὸς Ιακωβ διάψαλμα

10. Behold, O God our protector: and look on the face of thy Christ.

10. ὑπερασπιστὰ ἡμῶν ἰδέ ὁ θεός καὶ ἐπίβλεψον ἐπὶ τὸ πρόσωπον τοῦ χριστοῦ σου

11. For better is one day in thy courts above thousands. I have chosen to be an abject in the house of my God, rather than to dwell in the tabernacles of sinners.

11. ὅτι κρείσσων ἡμέρα μία ἐν ταῖς αὐλαῖς σου ὑπὲρ χιλιάδας ἐξελεξάμην παραρριπτεῖσθαι ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ τοῦ θεοῦ μᾶλλον ἢ οἰκεῖν ἐν σκηνώμασιν ἁμαρτωλῶν

12. For God loveth mercy and truth: the Lord will give grace and glory.

12. ὅτι ἔλεον καὶ ἀλήθειαν ἀγαπᾷ κύριος ὁ θεός χάριν καὶ δόξαν δώσει κύριος οὐ στερήσει τὰ ἀγαθὰ τοὺς πορευομένους ἐν ἀκακίᾳ

13. He will not deprive of good things them that walk in innocence : O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.

13. κύριε τῶν δυνάμεων μακάριος ἄνθρωπος ὁ ἐλπίζων ἐπὶ σέ



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Footnotes:

83:1-4 - The psalmist asks God not to remain silent before Israel's enemies. These enemies conspire against God's people, seeking their destruction, reflecting opposition to God's plan (see also Psalm 2:1-2 and Exodus 15:9).

83:5-8 - Israel's enemies unite in alliance to destroy them. The psalmist lists several nations that oppose God's people, showing the threat of a powerful coalition (see also 2 Chronicles 20:1-2 and Isaiah 8:9-10).

83:9-12 - The psalmist asks God to treat his enemies as he treated Israel's ancient oppressors, such as Midian and Sisera. This reflects his confidence that God is the defender of His people and will judge the wicked (see also Judges 7:25 and Judges 4:15).

83:13-15 - The psalmist uses imagery of wind, fire, and storm to ask God to scatter and destroy his enemies, showing the strength and power of divine judgment (see also Isaiah 66:15-16 and Psalm 68:2).

83:16-18 - The ultimate goal of divine judgment is for the nations to recognize God's sovereign power and worship Him. The psalmist expresses the desire that the enemies be shamed but brought to repentance (see also Psalm 46:10 and Philippians 2:10-11).

Verses related to Psalms, 83:

Psalm 83 is an urgent prayer in the face of national threats. How do God's people respond to hostility? This intense psalm expresses anguish in the face of enemies who conspire against Israel, appealing to divine intervention. The text reveals the psalmist's confidence in God's justice and His power to defend His people. Themes such as God's sovereignty over the nations and the pursuit of His glory are central. Psalm 83 demonstrates how to transform fear into faith through prayer. Consider with us five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of this fervent psalm.

2 Chronicles 20:1-4: "After this, the Moabites and the Ammonites, with some of the Meunites, went to war against Jehoshaphat. [...] Alarmed, Jehoshaphat decided to consult the Lord and proclaimed a fast throughout Judah." - This historical episode illustrates the kind of threat and answer to prayer described in Psalm 83.

Nehemiah 4:7-9: "But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the men of Ashdod heard that repairs to the walls of Jerusalem had progressed and that the breaches were being closed, they became furious. All together they planned to attack Jerusalem and cause confusion. But we pray to our God and set guards day and night to protect us from them." - This passage reflects the conspiracy of neighboring nations against Israel, similar to the situation in Psalm 83.

Ezekiel 38:10-12: "This is what the Sovereign Lord says: On that day evil plans will come into your mind and you will plot evil. You will say, 'I will attack a land of cities without walls; I will attack a peaceful people, who live carefree. [...] I will plunder and plunder and attack the repopulated ruins and a people gathered from among the nations'." - This prophecy about Gog echoes the type of conspiracy mentioned in Psalm 83.

Romans 1:30: "They are slanderers, enemies of God, insolent, arrogant and presumptuous; they invent ways to do evil; they disobey their parents;" - This verse describes characteristics similar to those of the enemies mentioned in Psalm 83.

Revelation 16:14: "They are demon spirits that perform miraculous signs; they go to the kings of the whole world, in order to gather them together for the battle of the great day of God Almighty." - This passage reflects the idea of a coalition of nations against God, similar to that described in Psalm 83.

FAQ:

Who are the enemies mentioned in Psalm 83?

Psalm 83 lists several nations that are enemies of Israel and are plotting to destroy it. God is called upon to act against these enemies. (Psalm 83:1-5)

What does Psalm 83 ask of God regarding Israel's enemies?

The Psalm asks God to rise up against Israel's enemies and destroy them, as He did in the past with other enemy peoples. (Psalm 83:9-18)

How should God act against Israel's enemies according to Psalm 83?

God must humble Israel's enemies and make them recognize His power and dominion over all nations. (Psalm 83:17-18)

What is the purpose of Psalm 83 in calling for justice?

The Psalm calls for justice, so that Israel's enemies will recognize that God is the sovereign Lord and that they must not challenge His power. (Psalm 83:18)

What does Psalm 83 reveal about God's sovereignty?

Psalm 83 reveals that God is sovereign over all nations and can destroy any enemy that rises against His people. (Psalm 83:18)


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