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Psalms 81:12 net — I gave them over to their stubborn desires; they did what seemed right to them.

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"I gave them over to their stubborn desires; they did what seemed right to them."

— Psalms 81:12, NET Bible

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Psalms 81 — Context

9

There must be no other god among you. You must not worship a foreign god.

10

I am the LORD, your God, the one who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide and I will fill it!’

11

But my people did not obey me; Israel did not submit to me.

12

I gave them over to their stubborn desires; they did what seemed right to them.

13

If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!

14

Then I would quickly subdue their enemies, and attack their adversaries.”

15

(May those who hate the LORD cower in fear before him! May they be permanently humiliated!)

Psalms 81:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 81:12 say?
Psalms 81:12 in the NET Bible reads: “I gave them over to their stubborn desires; they did what seemed right to them.”
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 (NET): “I gave them over to their stubborn desires; they did what seemed right to them.” 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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