Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 83:17
Let them be confounded and troubled forever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:
17. Let them be ashamed and dismayed for ever;
Yea, let them be put to confusion and perish:
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Let them be confounded – Let them be ashamed. That is, Let them have that kind of shame and confusion which results from the fact that their plans have not been successful, or that they have been foiled and baffled in their schemes.
And troubled – Disturbed; put to confusion. Let them be troubled as men are who are unsuccessful in their projects.
Forever – As a people; as confederated nations; as united in such an unholy alliance. Let them never again be able thus to combine, or to form a compact for the destruction of thy people. This does not refer to them as individuals, but as nations. It is a prayer that they may be so discomfited now that they may see the wickedness and folly of all such efforts, and that they may never again form such a combination.
Yea, let them be put to shame – By utter failure in their schemes.
And perish – Not individually, but as combined – as an alliance. Let there be a complete end to such a confederacy, so that it shall never be seen again.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 17. Let them – perish] That is, in their present attempts. Some have objected to the execrations in this Psalm, without due consideration. None of these execrations refer either to their souls or to their eternal state; but merely to their discomfiture on their present attempts. Suppose the continental powers should join together to subjugate Britain, and destroy the Protestant religion; is there a Christian in the land that would not be justified in meeting them with the same or similar execrations? On the knees of my soul would I offer every one of them to God against such invaders. Selah.-A. C.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
But those of them that will not humble themselves before thee, let them be utterly destroyed.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever,…. As long as they are in this world, and to all eternity in another; a dreadful portion this:
yea, let them be put to shame, and perish; wholly and eternally, in soul and body, for evermore.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
The aim of the wish is that they in the midst of their downfall may lay hold upon the mercy of Jahve as their only deliverance: first they must come to nought, and only by giving Jahve the glory will they not be utterly destroyed. Side by side with , v. 19 a, is placed as a second subject (cf. Psa 44:3; Psa 69:11). In view of Psa 83:17 (as in Psa 59:14) has not merely the sense of perceiving so far as the justice of the punishment is concerned; the knowledge which is unto salvation is not excluded. The end of the matter which the poet wishes to see brought about is this, that Jahve, that the God of revelation ( ), may become the All-exalted One in the consciousness of the nations.
Fuente: Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
17. Confounded troubled for ever put to shame perish Strong words. The psalmist sees it is folly to hope directly for the conversion of his enemies; their power must first be broken, and in their distress they may confess God.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Psa 83:17 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:
Ver. 17. Let them be confounded, &c. ] This and the following verse are an exposition of the former verse. The Rabbis have a saying, nulla est obiectio in Lege, quae non habet solutionem in latere , The Scripture is its own interpreter.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
them: i.e. the enemies.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Psa 35:4, Psa 35:26, Psa 40:14, Psa 40:15, Psa 109:29
Reciprocal: Exo 9:16 – deed Psa 6:10 – Let all Psa 9:16 – known Psa 31:17 – wicked Psa 53:5 – thou hast Psa 79:10 – let him Isa 37:20 – that all Jer 17:18 – confounded Eze 6:7 – and ye Eze 28:22 – I will Eze 32:15 – then Eze 33:29 – shall Eze 38:16 – that the Dan 4:17 – that the living Dan 5:21 – his heart was made like Mal 1:5 – The Lord Rom 9:17 – that
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Asaph could legitimately ask God to shame Israel’s enemies in view of God’s promise to Abraham (Gen 12:3). However, his ultimate concern was God’s reputation (Psa 83:18).
Prayers based on God’s reputation, His promises, and His past faithfulness are petitions that God will answer. However, He reserves the right to decide the correct time to act.