Psalms 83:3 kjva — They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones."

— Psalms 83:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 83 — Context

1

Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.

2

For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.

3

They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.

4

They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.

5

For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:

6

The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;

Psalms 83:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 83:3 say?
Psalms 83:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.”
Where is Psalms 83:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 83:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 83, verse 3.
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 83:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 83:3 in?
Psalms 83:3 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 83:3?
Psalms 83:3 reads (KJVA): “They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.” 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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