Psalms 83:9 cpdv — O Lord, God of hosts, hear my prayer. Pay attention, O God of Jacob.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"O Lord, God of hosts, hear my prayer. Pay attention, O God of Jacob. "

— Psalms 83:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 83 — Context

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Blessed is the man whose help is from you. In his heart, he is disposed to ascend

7

from the valley of tears, from the place which he has determined.

8

For even the lawgiver will provide a blessing; they will go from virtue to virtue. The God of gods will be seen in Zion.

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O Lord, God of hosts, hear my prayer. Pay attention, O God of Jacob.

10

O God, gaze upon our protector, and look upon the face of your Christ.

11

For one day in your courts is better than thousands elsewhere. I have chosen to be lowly in the house of my God, rather than to dwell in the tabernacles of sinners.

12

For God loves mercy and truth. The Lord will give grace and glory.

Psalms 83:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 83:9 say?
Psalms 83:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “O Lord, God of hosts, hear my prayer. Pay attention, O God of Jacob. ”
Where is Psalms 83:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 83:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 83, verse 9.
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 83:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 83:9 in?
Psalms 83:9 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 83:9?
Psalms 83:9 reads (CPDV): “O Lord, God of hosts, hear my prayer. Pay attention, O God of Jacob. ” 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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