Psalm 83:17
“Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:”
KJV
Read in Psalm 83Meaning
The language is severe and should be read within ancient imprecatory prayer, not as permission to humiliate people personally.
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.