Psalm 83:1
“Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 83Meaning
The opening is a plea for divine attention, not permission for the speaker to take vengeance into his own hands.
Enemies conspire against God’s people
The psalm opens with an urgent appeal as hostile nations plot together against Israel.
Read carefully
Psalm 83 is an ancient prayer to God and does not authorize private revenge, ethnic hatred, or political violence.
Reflection
Bring the threat before God and pursue just, non-retaliatory action.