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Psalms 83:16

King James Version (KJV)

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

Psalms 83:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 83:16

Theological / Devotional

Fill their faces. Disappointment and confusion usually show on the face.

Seek thy name. See on Ps. 5:11 ; 7:17. The psalmist’s prayer is not that the enemies of Israel may be made to suffer, but that, through the events God permits to come upon them, they may be led to acknowledge Him and turn to Him as their God. The psalmist would have their humiliation result in submission to God’s will.

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