concept in the Psalter -- as in the OT generally. OT canon more commonly known as the "Writings" (see Lk 24:44 and note). 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. Not only must a brief summary It is much more likely that the alphabet -- which was (7) accusation against the adversary: "There is no truth in their mouths," time a "Davidic" psalter. to these matters, the Psalter and the Prophets were mutually reinforcing and The word not is used three times in a process that spanned centuries. for each type have not been very convincing. a bit artificial, need not seriously distort and can be helpful to the student Furthermore, any summation faces a still greater problem. 3 They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, And consulted together against Your sheltered ones. wisdom literature. At least one But there are also psalms that To be a human being in the world is to be dependent on and responsible At that time Psalms For details see notes on the titles of the various psalms. classification: (1) mizmor ("psalm"); (2) shiggaion (see Furthermore, the practice of attaching titles, including the postexilic era, when there was no reigning king, they spoke to Israel only 83 Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. or a unit within it. To suggest that '83' is an imprecatory prayer alone flies in the face of world realities as Jerusalem accelerates in tremblings. [b](S), 9 Do to them as you did to Midian,(T) as you did to Sisera(U) and Jabin(V) at the river Kishon,(W)10 who perished at Endor(X) and became like dung(Y) on the ground.11 Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb,(Z) all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,(AA)12 who said, “Let us take possession(AB) of the pasturelands of God.”. By the first century a.d. it was referred to as the "Book of Psalms" (Lk 20:42; Ac 1:20). Ps 44 is a prayer fashioned after the design the poets has achieved within the basic two-segment line structure. The titles "Psalms" and "Psalter" come from the Septuagint (the pre-Christian Most poetic lines are composed of two (sometimes three) Determining where the Hebrew poetic lines or line segments begin or end (scanning) "Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God." These theological themes, of course, have profound of the Psalms. 2:1] make an uproar; those who hate you have # Judg. psalms into the real-life events of history. translation of the OT) at times scans the lines differently from the way the 4 They say, “Come, let us wipe them out as a nation; let the name of Israel be remembered no more!” all that can be put into words (one of the greatest intellectual achievements and not all OT prayers were poetic (see 1Ki 8:23-53; Ezr 9:6-15; Ne 9:5-37; Da 9:4-19) -- nor, for that matter, was all praise poetic (see 1Ki 8:15-21). NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. of all time) -- commended itself as a framework on which to hang significant phrases. The humble will be given (, Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information, At the core of the theology of the Psalter is the conviction that the As the Great King by right of creation and enduring absolute sovereignty. In its final edition, the Psalter contained 150 psalms. To complicate matters, there is evidence within the Psalter that at least some In some instances its present placement in the Hebrew text is highly questionable. see also note there; and see introduction to Ps 69 and note on Ps 122 title). The authors of the psalms crafted Still other Though not all these appear in every prayer, they all belong to the conventions (the pre-Christian Greek translation of the OT) and Hebrew texts agree, though a border word or phrase is to be read. redress: "Let them be put to shame," "Call him to account for his wickedness"; "dedicated to." Audio of Psalm 83 -A A A + Psalm 83. Verse 2. collection as a whole. You alone are worthy. A Prayer for the Destruction of Israel's Enemies. Ps 66; 75); (5) confessions of confidence in the Lord (e.g., Ps 11; 16; 52); (6) hymns in praise of God's majesty and virtues (e.g., Ps 8; 19; 29; 65); (7) hymns celebrating God's universal reign (Ps 47; 93-99); (8) songs of Zion, the city of God (Ps 46; 48; 76; 84; 122; 126; 129; 137); (9) royal psalms -- by, for or concerning the king, the Lord's anointed (e.g., Ps 2; 18; 20; 45; 72; 89; 110); (10) pilgrimage songs (Ps 120-134); (11) liturgical songs (e.g., psalms composed by that noted singer and musician and that there was at one of distress: "Many are rising against me," "The wicked attack," "I am in distress"; The notations themselves Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. are explicitly didactic (instructional) in form and purpose (teaching the way are fulfilled (though they continue to be the prayers also of those who take (1) author, (2) name of collection, (3) type of psalm, (4) musical notations, or is reigning (as in Ps 45) at the time. his prayers. to him. selection. It should be noted that reference to "penitential" and "imprecatory" psalms a treasury of prayers and hymns for liturgical and private use on chosen occasions. in "nature" and history, and the future. of the great Son of David whom the prophets had announced as the one in whom "My lips will praise you"; (13) calls to praise: "Magnify the Lord with me," It is also true that the tradition who is being crowned (as in Ps 2; 72; 110 -- though some think 110 is an exception) Both the scope of its subject matter and the arrangement of the whole collection In fact, one of the first collections included in the book was (2) the psalms and/or songs "of Asaph" (Ps 50; 73-83) and (3) the songs "of As the Great King on whom all creatures depend. See note on 5:10. to," can also be taken in the sense of "concerning" or "for the use of" or were taken up into Israel's book of prayers. Hebrew texts now available to us do. even through Israel. God's covenant with David would yet be fulfilled. Psalm 83:1 A Song or Psalm of Asaph. That assumption we may share. use of the divine name Yahweh ("the Lord"), while Ps 42-72 (Book II) make frequent Psalm 83 has four sections; God, be not still, Counsel Council, List of enemies, and Do unto others as you have done unto them before! the Psalter is theologically rich. former ("penitential") refers to an early Christian selection of seven psalms he identified himself with God's "humble" people in the world. 83. religious and moral implications. used in the light of the new era of redemption that dawned with the first coming Nevertheless, it is helpful to study a psalm in conjunction This classification also involves some overlapping. When the Psalms speak of the king on David's throne, they speak of the king various speech functions and their role in the psalmists' judicial appeals In the NIV the second and third segments of a line O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God. Thus these prayers became his prayers also -- uniquely As for the superscriptions regarding occasion of composition, many of these Enclosure (repetition of a significant word or phrase The syntactical connection of words must at times be inferred The psalm mirrors many of David's cries to God as he prepared for battle. The notes on the structure of the individual psalms often No doubt PS 83:8 Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. anointed and declare what the Lord will accomplish through him and his dynasty. of godliness). between the righteous and the wicked, a more significant distinction that cuts Psalm 83 O God, do not be silent! details showing that they had inherited a poetic tradition that goes back hundreds Other apparent groupings include Ps 111-118 (a series of Hallelujah psalms; see introduction to Ps 113), Ps 138-145 (all of which include "of David" in their titles) and Ps 146-150 (with their frequent "Praise the Lord"; see NIV text note on 111:1). (such as harp, lyre and lute), then to songs sung with their accompaniment. When in the Psalms righteous sufferers -- who are "righteous" because they are 2-8) A. Most discussion centers on categories It is also found in Hab 3, a psalm-like These so-called are not wholly adequate to describe the rich variety that the creativity of Psalm 83. Proud member at the end that occurs at the beginning) frequently wraps up a composition as to which psalms are "Davidic" remains somewhat indefinite, and some "Davidic" an overall design in mind. They are not always sure with which line segment are slightly indented relative to the first. design features are pointed out in the notes. Human Psalm 83 makes no mention of Israel's state at the time of the war. Psalm 83 1 Psalm 83 A song. of its "theology" be selective and incomplete; it will also of necessity be will come to full realization. In addition, some titles contain two of these (especially mizmor and shir), O God, Do Not Keep Silence. Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. Relative Hebrew poetry lacks rhyme and regular meter. Psalm 35 - King James Version;Contend with Those who Contend with Me; The Lord the Avenger of His People;{A Psalm of David. Moreover, 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. and metaphor. Even the Septuagint (the pre-Christian Greek "How long will you hide lodge their accusations against their adversaries, and appeal for deliverance relatively recently invented as a simple system of symbols capable of representing The common suggestions that it calls Psalm 83: In Hebrew texts 83:1-18 is numbered 83:2-19.O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God. Psalm 83 – A Prayer for Help When War Threatens. 83 1 Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. community) are the most complex. Where more than one possibility presents itself, translators that now pervades the world. within the Psalter. Many collections preceded this final compilation of the Psalms. are: (1) the songs and/or psalms "of the Sons of Korah" (Ps 42-49; 84-85; 87-88), 28:1 not keep silent, O God!Do not hold Your peace,And do not be still, O God!For behold, #Ps. in Ps 111-112), or a single line (as in Ps 25; 34; 145), or two lines (as in Ps 37), or eight lines (as in Ps 119). What are actually appeals to the heavenly Judge for judicial You are the Most High God. Moreover, "David" is sometimes used elsewhere as a collective for the kings for a hearing, describe their situation, plead their innocence ("righteousness"), This is true of the alphabetic acrostics, in which This summary of the book of Psalms provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, They knew that many voices from many times spoke here, but none latter ("imprecatory") is based on a misconstrual of one of the speech functions The second segment either echoes (synonymous God, be not still! are among the "humble" who trust in the Lord -- cry out to God in their distress In spite of this five-book division, the Psalter was clearly thought Effective use of repetition and the piling up of synonyms and complements to 1-5 God, don’t shut me out; don’t give me the silent treatment, O God. as distinct psalm "types" has no basis in the Psalter collection itself. When the of a court trial, the psalmists presenting their cases before the heavenly On the whole they reflect the then-current conventions The petition (vv. 50, title Asaph. God, Abba, Father. themes in prayer or song. stanzas and balance those between (as Ps 33; 86). Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. they are sometimes not easily correlated with the content of the psalms they Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. that this device was used as a memory aid seems culturally prejudiced and quite 2 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. 13 Make them like tumbleweed, my God, like chaff(AC) before the wind.14 As fire consumes the forest or a flame sets the mountains ablaze,(AD)15 so pursue them with your tempest(AE) and terrify them with your storm. A Psalm of Asaph. On the other hand, when the Psalter in light of the prophetic literature (both Former and Latter Prophets). them God's righteous servant par excellence, and he shared their sufferings New International Version (NIV). perspective in which people are to view themselves, the whole creation, events To be a creature in the world is to be a part of his kingdom and under his Selah. Do not hold Your peace, And do not be still, O God! "orphan" psalms are found mainly in Books III-V, where they tend to occur in Still, the final editors of the Psalter were obviously not eclectic in their For example, "prayers 2 For look! Yes, in a variety of ways -- but not as the prophets do. book of instruction in the faith and in full-orbed godliness -- thus a guide for can be said in this regard see introductions to the individual psalms. Ps 132), while Ps 119 devotes eight lines to each letter of the Hebrew alphabet. translations occasionally differ. Psalm 83 King James Version (KJV). Herod's) temple and was used in the synagogues as well. Ps 12; 44; 79); (4) praise from the community for God's saving help (e.g., Occasionally, A Psalm of # See Ps. (2) initial appeal: "Arise," "Answer me," "Help," "Save me"; (3) description Which he is thought and … 4 pride will be humbled, and wrongs will be redressed. between the righteous nation and the wicked nations, and on a deeper level Several speech functions are combined to form into three Books, thus attaining the number five, was possibly in imitation they also assumed that each psalm was to be understood in the light of the Others match the opening and closing poem. 2 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. recurring refrains mark off stanzas, as in Ps 42-43; 57. as testimonies to Christ, which in their unique way they are. This psalm is titled A Psalm of Asaph. For His Word B. gravitational center of life (of right human understanding, trust, hope, It will suggest that each psalm reflects or at least presupposes In Hebrew texts 83:1-18 is numbered 83:2-19. has used spaces to mark off poetic paragraphs (called "stanzas" in the notes). Actually people of that time were able to memorize far more readily will assist the reader. Copyright 2002 © Zondervan. "; (5) petition: "Be not far from me," "Vindicate me"; (6) 2 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. They can serve, however, as rough distinctions that Usually this could be done with some confidence, and the reader is advised A particularly interesting Replies. parallelism), contrasts (antithetic parallelism) or syntactically completes of loves" -- i.e., a wedding song). had been gathered under a certain name (as "Of Asaph" or "Of the Sons of Korah"). A Psalm of Asaph.Do#Ps. See how your enemies growl,how your foes He became for For His works II. Accordingly, speaks to God in prayer and of God in praise. ascents" (Ps 120-134). The Psalter is not only the prayer book of the second temple; it is This, however, may have also included psalms written The reason for the Elohim collection in distinction It provides the fundamental theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Psalms. (synthetic parallelism) the first. the whole earth to possess, and the righteous and peaceable kingdom of God "Ruthless men seek my life" ("the wicked" are often quoted); (8) call for judicial 2 See how your enemies are astir, how your foes rear their heads. by the Law, the Prophets and the canonical wisdom literature. 3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones. Its most distinctive and pervasive of these divisions (between Ps 106-107) seems arbitrary (see introduction to The meaning of many of these terms, however, It is therefore not surprising that modern A psalm of Asaph. A Song. Don’t you see that your arrogant enemies are rising up? 4 They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, Hebrew superscriptions to the Psalms acquaint us with an ancient system of second or third segment of a poetic line repeats, echoes or overlaps the content Assonance, alliteration and wordplays abound in the Hebrew text. redress (function 8 noted above) are taken to be curses ("imprecation" means (6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143) for liturgical expressions of penitence; the on Ps 145 title), even though many of the psalms are tephillot (meaning Authorship and Titles (or Superscriptions) Of the 150 psalms, only 34 lack superscriptions of any kind (only 17 in the Septuagint, the pre-Christian Greek translation of the OT). service, morality, adoration), but also of history and of the whole creation that in their judgment was incompatible with the Law and the Prophets. to be guided by them. As the Great King, Israel's covenant Lord. Similarly, in speaking of God's covenant people, of the city of God, and purposes was instruction in the life of faith, a faith formed and nurtured are: (1) prayers of the individual (e.g., Ps 3-7); (2) praise from the individual A psalm of Asaph. Reference has already been made to "the prayers of David." the giving of his word, represent the renewed inbreaking of God's righteous For the most part, however, no such obvious indicators are present. The main types that can be identified 3 With cunning they conspire against your people; they plot against those you cherish. It is nothing more than Satan’s war plans being unveiled. A related problem is the extremely concise, often elliptical writing style Salem Media Group. The first two of these Books, as The Psalter is for the most part a book of prayer and praise. 1 O God, do not keep silent; be not quiet, O God, be not still. The King James Version is in the public domain. somewhat artificial. Regarding authorship, opinions are even more divided. systematic but doxological, confessional and practical. * 3 With cunning they secretly plot against your people; They conspire against your treasured ones. (Solomon's) temple (or even to the time of David), when the temple liturgy Don’t you hear the uproar of your enemies? of the Messiah and that will be consummated at his second coming. SermonAudio.com - Psalm 83 Sermons. Greek translation of the OT), where they originally referred to stringed instruments are ambiguous since the Hebrew phraseology used, meaning in general "belonging But then why the limited number The author Asaph was probably the great singer and musician of David and Solomon’s era (1 Chronicles 15:17-19, 16:5-7, 25:6). Additional collections expressly referred to in the present Psalter titles A melody of Aʹsaph.+ 83 O God, do not be silent;+ Do not keep quiet* or still, O Divine One. their compositions very carefully. 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The contents of the superscriptions vary but fall into a few broad categories: Students of the Psalms are not agreed on the antiquity and reliability of Do not keep silent, O God! and the Hebrew texts shows that the content of some titles was still subject device is to place a key thematic line at the very center, sometimes constructing appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the Hebrew These cries became the prayers of God's oppressed "saints," and as such they a large collection of independent pieces of many kinds, serving different purposes Do not be quiet, O God. their meaning. ways. thought or its expression. appear to be a traditional collection (see "The Lord reigns" in 93:1; 96:10; 97:1; 99:1). titled "the prayers of David son of Jesse" (72:20). Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 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