Psalms 83:3 nasb — They make shrewd plans against Your people, And conspire together against Your treasured ones.

NASB

"They make shrewd plans against Your people, And conspire together against Your treasured ones."

— Psalms 83:3, NASB

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Psalms 83 — Context

1

O God, do not remain quiet; Do not be silent and, O God, do not be still.

2

For behold, Your enemies make an uproar, And those who hate You have exalted themselves.

3

They make shrewd plans against Your people, And conspire together against Your treasured ones.

4

They have said, "Come, and let us wipe them out as a nation, That the name of Israel be remembered no more."

5

For they have conspired together with one mind; Against You they make a covenant:

6

The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the Hagrites;

Psalms 83:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 83:3 say?
Psalms 83:3 in the NASB reads: “They make shrewd plans against Your people, And conspire together against Your treasured 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 (NASB): “They make shrewd plans against Your people, And conspire together against Your treasured 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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