Psalms 83:14 kjva — As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;

King James Version with Apocrypha

"As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;"

— Psalms 83:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;”
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ASV
“As the fire that burneth the forest, And as the flame that setteth the mountains on fire, ”
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WEB
“As the fire that burns the forest, as the flame that sets the mountains on fire,”
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NET
“Like the fire that burns down the forest, or the flames that consume the mountainsides,”
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BBE
“As fire burning a wood, and as a flame causing fire on the mountains,”
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Psalms 83 — Context

Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:

Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession.

O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind.

As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;

So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.

Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O Lord.

Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:

Psalms 83:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 83:14 say?

Psalms 83:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;”

Where is Psalms 83:14 in the Bible?

Psalms 83:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 83, verse 14.

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 83:14.

What translation should I read Psalms 83:14 in?

Psalms 83:14 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 83:14?

Psalms 83:14 reads (KJVA): “As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;” 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 83:14 kjva — As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;

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