Psalms 83:16 net — Cover their faces with shame, so they might seek you, O LORD.

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"Cover their faces with shame, so they might seek you, O LORD."

— Psalms 83:16, NET Bible

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KJV
“Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O Lord.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Fill their faces with confusion, That they may seek thy name, O Jehovah. ”
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WEB
“Fill their faces with confusion, that they may seek your name, Yahweh.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
BBE
“Let their faces be full of shame; so that they may give honour to your name, O Lord.”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O Lord.”
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Psalms 83 — Context

O my God, make them like dead thistles, like dead weeds blown away by the wind!

Like the fire that burns down the forest, or the flames that consume the mountainsides,

chase them with your gale winds, and terrify them with your windstorm.

Cover their faces with shame, so they might seek you, O LORD.

May they be humiliated and continually terrified! May they die in shame!

Then they will know that you alone are the LORD, the Most High over all the earth.

Psalms 83:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 83:16 say?

Psalms 83:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Cover their faces with shame, so they might seek you, O LORD.”

Where is Psalms 83:16 in the Bible?

Psalms 83:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 83, verse 16.

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 83:16.

What translation should I read Psalms 83:16 in?

Psalms 83:16 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 83:16?

Psalms 83:16 reads (NET): “Cover their faces with shame, so they might seek you, O LORD.” 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 83:16 net — Cover their faces with shame, so they might seek you, O LORD.

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Psalms 83 — Context

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