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Psalms 81:12 nasb — "So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, To walk in their own devices.

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""So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, To walk in their own devices."

— Psalms 81:12, NASB

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Psalms 81 — Context

9

"Let there be no strange god among you; Nor shall you worship any foreign god.

10

"I, the LORD, am your God, Who brought you up from the land of Egypt; Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.

11

"But My people did not listen to My voice, And Israel did not obey Me.

12

"So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, To walk in their own devices.

13

"Oh that My people would listen to Me, That Israel would walk in My ways!

14

"I would quickly subdue their enemies And turn My hand against their adversaries.

15

"Those who hate the LORD would pretend obedience to Him, And their time of punishment would be forever.

Psalms 81:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 81:12 say?
Psalms 81:12 in the NASB reads: “"So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, To walk in their own devices.”
Where is Psalms 81:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 81:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 81, verse 12.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 81:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 81:12 in?
Psalms 81:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 81:12?
Psalms 81:12 reads (NASB): “"So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, To walk in their own devices.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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