Psalms 83 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
83:1
1. God addressed as indifferent (compare Psa 35:22; 39:12). be not still--literally, "not quiet," as opposed to action.
83:2
2. thine enemies--as well as ours (Psa 74:23; Is 37:23).
83:3
3. hidden ones--whom God specially protects (Psa 27:5; 91:1).
83:4
4. from being a nation--utter destruction (Is 7:8; 23:1). Israel--here used for Judah, having been the common name.
83:5
5. they have consulted--with heart, or cordially. together--all alike.
83:6–8
6-8. tabernacles--for people (Psa 78:67). they--all these united with the children of Lot, or Ammonites and Moabites (compare 2Ch 20:1).
83:9–11
9-11. Compare the similar fate of these (2Ch 20:23) with that of the foes mentioned in Jud 7:22, here referred to. They destroyed one another (Jud 4:6-24; 7:25). Human remains form manure (compare 2Ki 9:37; Jr 9:22).
83:12
12. The language of the invaders. houses--literally, "residences," enclosures, as for flocks (Psa 65:12). of God--as the proprietors of the land (2Ch 20:11; Is 14:25).
83:13
13. like a wheel--or, whirling of any light thing (Is 17:13), as stubble or chaff (Psa 1:4).
83:14–15
14-15. Pursue them to an utter destruction.
83:16
16. that they may seek--or as Psa 83:18, supply "men," since Psa 83:17, 18 amplify the sentiment of Psa 83:16, expressing more fully the measure of destruction, and the lesson of God's being and perfections (compare 2Ch 20:29) taught to all men.