Psalm 81:15
“The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 81Meaning
Psalm 81 joins festival praise with a divine oracle. It recalls deliverance from Egypt, warns against foreign gods, laments Israel’s refusal to listen, and closes with God’s desire to subdue enemies and feed the people abundantly.
God longs to bless a listening people
Psalm 81 joins festival praise with a divine oracle. It recalls deliverance from Egypt, warns against foreign gods, laments Israel’s refusal to listen, and closes with God’s desire to subdue enemies and feed the people abundantly.
Read carefully
The psalm describes God’s action; it does not authorize believers to compel faith or political submission.
Reflection
Reject coercion and leave final judgment to God; practice truthful witness and respect for human dignity.