Psalm 83:1
βKeep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.β
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Read in Psalm 83Meaning
The opening is a plea for divine attention, not permission for the speaker to take vengeance into his own hands.
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.