Psalms 83:17 meaning and explanation

May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace.

Psalms 83:17, Berean Standard Bible

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Psalm 83 is a communal lament attributed to Asaph, asking God to act against a coalition of nations plotting to erase Israel (verses 5 to 8). Verse 17 voices the harshest part of that plea: the enemies should be shamed, terrified and finally brought to ruin.

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