Psalms 81:15 kjv — The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.

King James Version

"The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever."

— Psalms 81:15, King James Version

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ASV
“The haters of Jehovah should submit themselves unto him: But their time should endure for ever. ”
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WEB
“The haters of Yahweh would cringe before him, and their punishment would last forever.”
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NET
“(May those who hate the LORD cower in fear before him! May they be permanently humiliated!)”
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BBE
“The haters of the Lord would be broken, and their destruction would be eternal.”
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KJVA
“The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.”
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Psalms 81 — Context

So I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.

Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!

I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.

The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.

He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.

Psalms 81:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 81:15 say?

Psalms 81:15 in the King James Version reads: “The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.”

Where is Psalms 81:15 in the Bible?

Psalms 81:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 81, verse 15.

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 81:15.

What translation should I read Psalms 81:15 in?

Psalms 81:15 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 81:15?

Psalms 81:15 reads (KJV): “The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.” 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.

Psalms 81:15 kjv — The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.

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